(15) [Gate of all Nations, Persepolis, Fars] by Luigi Pesce

(15) [Gate of all Nations, Persepolis, Fars] 1840 - 1869

architecture

aged paper

toned paper

charcoal drawing

charcoal art

unrealistic statue

carved into stone

arch

19th century

watercolour illustration

watercolor

architecture

historical font

Luigi Pesce's 19th-century photograph, "(15) [Gate of all Nations, Persepolis, Fars]", captures the grandeur of the ancient Persian capital of Persepolis. This albumen print, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the iconic Gate of All Nations, featuring intricately carved guardian figures. The ruins, a testament to Persepolis's once-imposing presence, stand proudly against the backdrop of a vast, open landscape. The image's focus on architectural detail and its historical significance makes it a valuable documentation of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.