Part of the Ellis group of daguerreotypes.
Part of a panoramic view of Rome, looking out from the Capitol Tower. In the foreground on the left the dome of a church is overlooked. In the centre is a small cupola on top of a building. There is a jumble of smaller buildings beyond, then more distinct paler, larger buildings. An arcade is seen in the distance to the left, beyond, the horizon is interrupted with a square tower on the left and a mound (ruins with two arches visible) in the centre. Enclosed gardens re seen on the right side, middle distance.
Rome. Panorama from the Capitol Tower. No 6
landscape
cityscape
roof
tower
tile
window
chimney
lantern
cupola
church
dome
ruin
arcade
arch
sky
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IMAGE
daguerreotype
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1841-06
1841-06
Morelli, Achille
Morelli, Achille
Commissioned by Dr Alexander John Ellis to take landscape daguerreotypes in Italy.
Daguerreobase
National Media Museum, Bradford, United Kingdom
Museum Conservation Services
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