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Robert MacPherson — Coliseum

Robert MacPherson

Coliseum

1867

Monumental Roman architecture gains new significance through the photographer's lens, which emphasizes both the grandeur and weathered beauty of this ancient amphitheater.

Medium
Albumen print

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Robert MacPherson, Coliseum, 1867

Monumental Roman architecture gains new significance through the photographer's lens, which emphasizes both the grandeur and weathered beauty of this ancient amphitheater.

Medium
Albumen print
Year
1867
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

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Monochrome, Albumen Print, Documentary, Historic, 19th Century, Scottish, Architecture

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