Gezicht op de Zuil van Marcus Aurelius te Rome by Gustave Eugène Chauffourier

Gezicht op de Zuil van Marcus Aurelius te Rome c. 1875 - 1900

gustaveeugenechauffourier

aged paper

toned paper

homemade paper

pale palette

muted colour palette

ink paper printed

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

column

square

watercolour illustration

watercolor

This photograph, taken by French photographer Gustave Eugène Chauffourier between 1875 and 1900, showcases the Column of Marcus Aurelius in Rome. The image captures the grandeur of the column, a Roman triumphal column, and its surrounding buildings. Chauffourier, known for his photographic documentation of historical sites, presents a clear and detailed view of the monument, emphasizing its intricate carvings and the surrounding cityscape. The photograph, a testament to 19th-century photographic art, provides a glimpse into the historical and architectural significance of Rome.