Giacomo Brogi

a panorama, carbon print, in an old, likely original, frame, 1880s

This early, carbon print panorama has not been examined out of its frame. It appears, however, to be in generally excellent condition.
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This photograph, of one of Rome’s most dramatic ancient ruins, is remarkable both for its impressive size and fine condition.  Dating to the 7^th century B. C. E, the Roman Forum provided inspiration to artists such as Piranesi, Canaletto, and Turner, as well as 19^th-century photographers documenting the rich historical landscape of Europe’s Grand Tour.  Large-format prints of images like this became popular in the 19^th century, and remained so well into the 20^th century.  Despite the fact that such prints were printed for the consumer market, their survival rate is surprisingly rare.  At the time of this writing, it is believed that only one other comparable print of this image has been offered at auction in recent decades.