Antonio Beato

British, born Corfu (?), after 1832 - 1906

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The image shows a historical architecture view. Multiple minarets rise into the sky, with a grand mosque complex featuring a large dome and two slender minarets in the distance. Several ancient, ornately carved minarets are visible in the foreground, with detailed stonework. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones. Stone buildings in the distance create a layered effect, leading towards the central mosque. The sky above is empty.
James Robertson, Felice Beato, Antonio Beato, Tombs of Mamelukes, 1857, albumen silver print, Gift of Michael and Jane Wilson, 2012.137.20

Tombs of Mamelukes

James Robertson, Felice Beato, Antonio Beato · 1857 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.137.20

The image shows a path bordered by tall cypress trees on both sides, forming a natural archway. A slender minaret is visible in the distance at the center of the scene. The horizon is low in the frame, highlighting the vertical elements of the trees and the minaret. The composition features a range of tones from dark shadows to light highlights. The path is broad and well-lit, with some individuals walking along it. The color scheme is grayscale, typical of early black-and-white photography.
James Robertson, Felice Beato, Antonio Beato, Vue dans le Grand Cimetière de Scutari (Scene in the Large Cemetery of Scutari), 1857, salted paper print, Gift of Michael and Jane Wilson, 2012.137.29

Vue dans le Grand Cimetière de Scutari (Scene in the Large Cemetery of Scutari)

James Robertson, Felice Beato, Antonio Beato · 1857 · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  2012.137.29

The image displays ancient Greek ruins with tall, weathered columns. The view is straight on with a slightly elevated point of view. Near the horizon, there are remaining structures of a temple, including columns with Ionic capitals and fragmented stone walls. The sky above is clear and light-colored. Close to the viewer, rubble and rocky ground lead towards the architectural elements. A few figures are visible nearby. In the distance, faint outlines of hills or mountains can be seen. The color palette is monochromatic in tones of sepia, adding to the historical feel of the image.
James Robertson, Felice Beato, Antonio Beato, The Erectheum, 1857, salted paper print, Gift of Michael and Jane Wilson, 2012.137.9

The Erectheum

James Robertson, Felice Beato, Antonio Beato · 1857 · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  2012.137.9

The image shows an ancient Greek temple from a slightly elevated point of view, displaying its length and column alignment. The horizon is low, separating the sky and the earth. The temple's structure dominates the scene, with columns casting shadows. The image is a photograph, not a painting, with a grayscale color palette emphasizing stone texture. In the background, faint hills and structures are visible. Rocks lead up to the temple, where a few people stand, providing scale to the building.
James Robertson, Felice Beato, Antonio Beato, The Theseum, 1857, albumen silver print, Gift of Michael and Jane Wilson, 2012.137.19

The Theseum

James Robertson, Felice Beato, Antonio Beato · 1857 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.137.19

The image shows a cityscape looking towards a busy street. People guide carts pulled by oxen on a dirt path in the foreground. In the center, a mosque with a large dome and four minarets stands out. The skyline is above the buildings, with wooden structures lining the street. The scene is in sepia tones, emphasizing shades of brown.
James Robertson, Felice Beato, Antonio Beato, Hagia Sophia from Place l'Hippodrome, 1857, salted paper print, Gift of Michael and Jane Wilson, 2012.137.27

Hagia Sophia from Place l'Hippodrome

James Robertson, Felice Beato, Antonio Beato · 1857 · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  2012.137.27

The image shows a large, ancient stone wall with architectural elements and a gate. The horizon is not visible due to the focus on the wall. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of brown and beige. Close to the viewer, there are scattered stones and remnants of structures. Two figures stand by the wall. In the distance, the wall continues, receding into the backdrop with a subtle gradient in shading.
James Robertson, Felice Beato, Antonio Beato, The Golden Gate, Jerusalem, 1857, salted paper print, Gift of Michael and Jane Wilson, 2012.137.5.5

The Golden Gate, Jerusalem

James Robertson, Felice Beato, Antonio Beato · 1857 · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  2012.137.5.5

The image shows a historic stone fortification with massive towers and walls built from rectangular stones. The view is from an elevated perspective looking down, showing the structure with a high horizon. A flag waves on the tallest tower on the right. The architecture consists of intact and partial walls, with at least one arched entrance visible. The color palette is monochromatic, varying shades of gray. The image may appear more like a historical photograph with fine details, rather than a painting. Other buildings extend into the distance beyond the stone structures.
James Robertson, Felice Beato, Antonio Beato, Jerusalem - Section of Old City, 1857, albumen silver print, Gift of Michael and Jane Wilson, 2012.137.22

Jerusalem - Section of Old City

James Robertson, Felice Beato, Antonio Beato · 1857 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.137.22

The image shows a stone fortress or castle with rectangular towers and walls. The stone is weathered and aged. The buildings are closely spaced, suggesting a defensive complex. Closest to the viewer are smaller stone walls implying remnants of the main structure. The color palette is mainly earthy tones of beige and brown, highlighted by lighting that accentuates the rough surfaces and shadows. The scene has a chiaroscuro effect, emphasizing the architecture's strength and historical character.
James Robertson, Felice Beato, Antonio Beato, Tower of David, Jerusalem, 1857, salted paper print, Gift of Michael and Jane Wilson, 2012.137.5.6

Tower of David, Jerusalem

James Robertson, Felice Beato, Antonio Beato · 1857 · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  2012.137.5.6

The image shows a stone monastery complex on a mountainside. The buildings are integrated into the natural rock formations, with various terraced structures. The stone walls mimic the color of the landscape, creating a harmonious palette of browns and beiges. The texture of the stone is smooth and varied. The color scheme is monochromatic, adding to the ancient atmosphere of the scene.
James Robertson, Felice Beato, Antonio Beato, Convent of Mar Saba, Jerusalem, 1857, salted paper print, Gift of Michael and Jane Wilson, 2012.137.5.15

Convent of Mar Saba, Jerusalem

James Robertson, Felice Beato, Antonio Beato · 1857 · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  2012.137.5.15

This is a photograph of an ornate architectural structure in a courtyard. The image captures a detailed section of an intricately decorated pavilion or kiosk with carvings and latticework. In the background, there is a large building with arched doorways and windows. The ground is covered with rough stone slabs, and objects like baskets and crates are placed around. The architectural elements feature decorative stone or tile patterns. The photograph has a sepia tone, giving it a vintage appearance.
James Robertson, Felice Beato, Antonio Beato, Gate to Imperial Palace and Fountain of Ahmed III, 1857, albumen silver print, Gift of Michael and Jane Wilson, 2012.137.30

Gate to Imperial Palace and Fountain of Ahmed III

James Robertson, Felice Beato, Antonio Beato · 1857 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.137.30