Giorgio Sommer - Milano, Il Duomo
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Important original photograph by the renowned photographer Giorgio Sommer (1834–1919), one of the most acclaimed photographers active in Italy in the second half of the nineteenth century.
The image depicts the Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano), shot from the front with great architectural precision and a wealth of Gothic detail. The photograph emphasizes the majesty of the facade with its spires, pinnacles, and imposing decorative structure, in a typical nineteenth-century documentary shot.
Editorial indication: “Sommer – Napoli”.
Technique: albumen print on photographic paper
Period: late 19th century
Photograph size: about 20 x 25 cm
Support: loose photograph, without mounting card
Conditions:
Good overall condition for its age.
Shows slight signs of aging, gentle waviness, and small traces of marginal wear. Tone well preserved with good legibility of architectural details.
Historical-collecting note:
Giorgio Sommer was one of the leading photographers of the Grand Tour, famous for his views of Italian cities, monuments, and archaeological sites. His photographs are today highly sought after by collectors of historical and Italian vedutisti photography.
Original period object, ideal for collectors of nineteenth-century photography, architecture, and Italian art history.
Important original photograph by the renowned photographer Giorgio Sommer (1834–1919), one of the most acclaimed photographers active in Italy in the second half of the nineteenth century.
The image depicts the Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano), shot from the front with great architectural precision and a wealth of Gothic detail. The photograph emphasizes the majesty of the facade with its spires, pinnacles, and imposing decorative structure, in a typical nineteenth-century documentary shot.
Editorial indication: “Sommer – Napoli”.
Technique: albumen print on photographic paper
Period: late 19th century
Photograph size: about 20 x 25 cm
Support: loose photograph, without mounting card
Conditions:
Good overall condition for its age.
Shows slight signs of aging, gentle waviness, and small traces of marginal wear. Tone well preserved with good legibility of architectural details.
Historical-collecting note:
Giorgio Sommer was one of the leading photographers of the Grand Tour, famous for his views of Italian cities, monuments, and archaeological sites. His photographs are today highly sought after by collectors of historical and Italian vedutisti photography.
Original period object, ideal for collectors of nineteenth-century photography, architecture, and Italian art history.
Details
Artist
Giorgio Sommer
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Title of artwork
Milano, Il Duomo
Condition
Good condition
Technique
Albumen paper process
Height
20 cm
Width
25 cm
Signature
Signed
Genre
Architecture
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