Landscape view in Rome of the Arch of Septimus Severus, seen from the west side. To the left is a wall at the edge of a roadway which is at a much higher level than the base of the structure and partially obscures the left arch. The road appears to partially encircle the Arch. It is visible through the the larger central arch and to the right of the image (unlike today). The pathway through the central arch leads to a dark tunnel beneath the road; above this is a rectangular inscription. A three-storied house is seen on the left, and a range of other, indistinct, structures to the right of the Arch. The Arch of Septimus Severus was raised on a travertine base originally approached by steps from the Forum's ancient level. The central archway has lateral openings to each side archway. The three archways rest on piers, in front of which are detached, fluted, composite columns on pedestals. Winged Victories are carved in relief in the spandrels. The arches support a tall entablature with inscriptions.
Landscape view in Rome of the Arch of Septimus Severus, seen from the west side. To the left is a wall at the edge of a roadway which is at a much higher level than the base of the structure and partially obscures the left arch. The road appears to partially encircle the Arch. It is visible through the the larger central arch and to the right of the image (unlike today). The pathway through the central arch leads to a dark tunnel beneath the road; above this is a rectangular inscription. A three-storied house is seen on the left, and a range of other, indistinct, structures to the right of the Arch. The Arch of Septimus Severus was raised on a travertine base originally approached by steps from the Forum's ancient level. The central archway has lateral openings to each side archway. The three archways rest on piers, in front of which are detached, fluted, composite columns on pedestals. Winged Victories are carved in relief in the spandrels. The arches support a tall entablature with inscriptions.
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On verso of frame is a paper strip across the top, written in brown ink: 'Rome, Arch of Septimius Severus, West side by Achille Morelli.' On the frame right and left edge is a paper label in brown in 'R42'.
On verso of frame is a paper strip across the top, written in brown ink: 'Rome, Arch of Septimius Severus, West side by Achille Morelli.' On the frame right and left edge is a paper label in brown in 'R42'.
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