Pompeii_ House of Cornelius Rufus, No. 5039 by Giacomo Brogi

Pompeii_ House of Cornelius Rufus, No. 5039 c. 1870 - 1880

cardboard, albumen-print, paper, architecture

cardboard

albumen-print

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

16_19th-century

pale palette

pastel soft colours

muted colour palette

photo restoration

light coloured

paper

unrealistic statue

column

watercolour illustration

watercolor

architecture

building

This photograph, taken by Giacomo Brogi around 1870-1880, captures the ruins of the House of Cornelius Rufus in Pompeii, Italy. The image showcases the architectural remnants of a peristyle, a courtyard surrounded by columns, offering a glimpse into the grandeur of Roman domestic architecture. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the ancient city’s destruction by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. This evocative image, currently held in the Städel Museum, is a testament to Brogi’s skill in capturing the beauty and tragedy of the past.