Robert Macpherson

Scottish, 1811 - 1872

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The image shows an ancient, arched ruin partially covered with foliage. The ruin is in the middle of the scene and extends upwards, displaying aged arches and openings with some overgrown greenery. To the left of the ruin, there are two buildings - one with historical architecture and ornate detailing, and another plain building partially hidden behind foliage. The horizon is low in the image and mostly obscured by the central structure and the buildings to the left. The color palette is sepia-toned, giving the image a vintage feel and emphasizing textures. The scene balances man-made structure and nature.
Robert Macpherson, The Templum Minerva Medica and the Surrounding Area, 1861, albumen silver print, Gift of Andrew Szegedy-Maszak and Elizabeth Bobrick in honor of Aladar and Hanna Szegedy-Maszak, 1998.127.1

The Templum Minerva Medica and the Surrounding Area

Robert Macpherson · 1861 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  1998.127.1

Robert Macpherson, Tempio della Tosse, near Tivoli, c. 1860, albumen silver print, Gift of Charles Isaacs and Carol Nigro, 2025.97.15

Tempio della Tosse, near Tivoli

Robert Macpherson · c. 1860 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2025.97.15