Neptunusfontein in de Boboli-tuinen te Florence c. 1875 - 1900
gustaveeugenechauffourier
sculpture
photo of handprinted image
garden
aged paper
toned paper
pale palette
muted colour palette
ink paper printed
white palette
sculpture
watercolour bleed
watercolour illustration
watercolor
This black and white photograph, "Neptunusfontein in de Boboli-tuinen te Florence", by Gustave Eugène Chauffourier shows the Neptune Fountain in the Boboli Gardens, Florence, Italy. Chauffourier captured the fountain in all its Renaissance glory, highlighting its intricate details and impressive scale. The image showcases the fountain's centerpiece: a marble sculpture of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, standing atop a base adorned with sculpted sea creatures. The surrounding gardens and distant trees provide a picturesque backdrop, emphasizing the fountain's beauty and elegance. The photograph was taken sometime between 1875 and 1900, offering a glimpse into the gardens during that era. This photograph provides an artistic perspective of the famous fountain, while showcasing Chauffourier's photographic talents.
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