Untitled (67) c. 1890
ferdinandoongania
theartinstituteofchicago
photography
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16_19th-century
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black and white photography
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street shot
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street lighting
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historic architecture
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photography
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historical photography
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monochrome photography
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street photography
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19th century
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italy
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flat light
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historical building
This photograph, "Untitled (67)" by Ferdinando Ongania, captures a serene view of the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. Taken around 1890, it showcases the city's architectural grandeur with a focus on the ornate buildings lining the canal. The image's composition emphasizes the perspective from a bridge, with the grand buildings receding into the distance. The presence of a lone figure in the foreground adds a sense of scale and human presence to the vastness of the cityscape. This work is a prime example of the artistic and historical significance of Ongania's photographic documentation of Venice.
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