Arch Of Titus, Rome
Date: 19th century
Location depicted:Rome, Italy
Medium: Albumen print glued to board
Classification: Visual Works
Credit Line: Museum purchase
Object number: 1936.91.2
DescriptionA large arch in the center of the image with the Latin phrase in the top middle: SENATVS POPVLVSOV EROMANVS, DIVOTITODIVIV; shape with the arch in the center. Through the arch can be seen rows of trees and a building. The archway is blocked with a metal link chain. A road carries from the foreground back through the archway and along the trees. Along the top of the archway are small relief sculptures of humans and larger ones of angels. There are four columns within the arch structure, each set separated by vertical rectangular windows. To the right is a shadow figure of a horse and carriage. Behind that is a column structure and behind that a omed structure. About 6-7 buildings are avilable on the right. To the left of the arch is a small building with one window that is barred and a small sign on the left that says "VIA DI S. BON AVENTURE." beyond and surrounding the building are crumbling mud/brick walls.
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