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Lynne Horning

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The image shows St. Peter's Basilica and St. Peter's Square in Vatican City. The perspective is slightly elevated, offering a view of the square and the basilica. The square contains an Egyptian obelisk at its center and is surrounded by colonnades with statues. The basilica's dome and intricate architecture dominate the background. The color scheme is sepia, giving the scene a vintage look. People are walking around, and horse-drawn carriages are moving, creating a busy atmosphere. Water sprays from fountains near the colonnades, adding movement to the image. The overall impression is one of architectural grandeur and historical significance.
Unknown 19th Century, St. Peter, Vatican, c. 1880, carbon print, Gift of Lynne and Joseph Horning, 2019.188.3

St. Peter, Vatican

Unknown 19th Century · c. 1880 · carbon print ·  Accession ID  2019.188.3

The image shows a river with reflections of nearby structures. In a wooden boat on the river, three individuals appear relaxed. The riverbank on the left has wooden posts and vegetation, while on the right, a cylindrical building is surrounded by trees. In the distance, an arched stone bridge leads to a dome structure in the center. The color palette is warm sepia.
Gioacchino Altobelli, The Tiber by the Castel Sant'Angelo, c. 1870, albumen silver print, Gift of Lynne and Joseph Horning, 2019.188.2

The Tiber by the Castel Sant'Angelo

Gioacchino Altobelli · c. 1870 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2019.188.2

The image shows an aerial view of an ancient architectural scene. A large historical building dominates the center of the image, along with smaller historical structures surrounding it. In front of the building, there are ancient columns and a triumphal arch. Nearby, there is an open space with trees and carts. The image is in monochrome with sepia and brown tones, highlighting the textures of the structures.
Tommaso Cuccioni, Campo Vaccino, Rome, c. 1858, albumen silver print, Gift of Lynne and Joseph Horning, 2019.188.4

Campo Vaccino, Rome

Tommaso Cuccioni · c. 1858 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2019.188.4

The image shows ancient Roman ruins from a slightly elevated angle. The horizon is faint against the light sepia sky. In the center, there are grand columns of a temple and a detailed dome of a baroque church. The ruins extend into the distance with remnants of walls and scattered stones. The color palette is sepia, emphasizing the historical nature of the scene.
Tommaso Cuccioni, Forum Romanum, c. 1860, albumen silver print, Gift of Lynne and Joseph Horning, 2019.188.1

Forum Romanum

Tommaso Cuccioni · c. 1860 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2019.188.1