Florence_ Cathedral by Fratelli Alinari

Florence_ Cathedral 1869

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cardboard, albumen-print, paper, architecture

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cardboard

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albumen-print

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pencil drawn

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light pencil work

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16_19th-century

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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paper

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pencil drawing

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coloured pencil

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pencil work

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watercolour illustration

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italy

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pencil art

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watercolor

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architecture

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building

This 1869 photograph by Fratelli Alinari captures the grandeur of Florence Cathedral, a masterpiece of Italian Gothic architecture. The image showcases the cathedral's iconic dome, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, and its intricate facade, adorned with sculptures and arches. The photograph's detailed depiction of the cathedral's architectural features highlights the craftsmanship and artistry of the Renaissance era. It's a testament to the enduring beauty and historical significance of this iconic landmark. Florence Cathedral, Duomo, Brunelleschi, Renaissance, Italy, Fratelli Alinari, Städel Museum.

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stadelmuseum over 1 year ago

Along with Venice, Rome, and Naples, Florence also made a name for itself as an important centre for photographyin Italy. It was there that Leopoldo Alinari, who had trained as an engraver, set up his own business in 1852. Two years later his brothers Romualdo and Giuseppe founded a photo studio. In addition to portraits, the Alinari offered views of the city’s famous monuments which they sold primarily to tourists. In 1859, they came to international fame with reproductions of drawings by Raphael in photographs of “high artistic value”, as the Photographisches Journal reported. From that time forward, photographic reproductions of artworks, for example from the Uffizi, were a permanent feature of the family company’s product range. Still in existence today, the Alinari Archive is a unique document of Italian art and architecture.

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