Church of Sts. Peter and Paul

1855-1856

James Robertson

Associated Names
James Robertson

Artist, British, 1813 - 1888

Felice Beato

Artist, British, born Venice, 1832 - 1909

The image shows an architectural view of an ancient temple-like structure taken from a low perspective. The structure features tall, fluted columns supporting an intricately designed pediment with a relief carving of a bird. In the foreground, there is a horse or mule-drawn cart with visible wooden wheels and harness. Surrounding the building are sparse bushes and a few trees, casting shadows on the temple. The photograph is in a monochrome sepia tone, adding a vintage atmosphere. The temple's weathered stones suggest age and exposure to the elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Michael and Jane Wilson

  • Dimensions

    image: 21.5 × 27 cm (8 7/16 × 10 5/8 in.)
    mount: 32.5 × 40.8 cm (12 13/16 × 16 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2012.137.4.25

  • Volume Title

    Photographs of the Crimean War

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Paul M. Hertzmann, Inc., San Francisco); Michael and Jane Wilson, Wilson Centre for Photography, London, acquired 2001; gift to NGA, 2012.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on mount, by unknown hand, top center in graphite: 11; bottom center in ink: [Arabic inscription]; on verso, top left in graphite: JR-0022

Wikidata ID

Q64155535

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