Artwork
Palazzetto Venezia, Rome
Palazzetto Venezia, Rome is a photography by the Impressionist artist James Anderson. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1993.123
- Credit line
- Gift of Thomas Halsted, The Halsted Gallery, in honor of Evan Turner
About this work
Overview
Palazzetto Venezia, Rome is a photograph by James Anderson, dated to around 1874, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a fortress-like structure with thick walls, small windows, and a flat roof with battlements, accompanied by a tower at the rear. The scene includes a courtyard with a few figures and a horse-drawn carriage, conveying a sense of scale and context.
Technique & Style
The photograph is characterized by a grainy black-and-white tone, consistent with the photographic techniques of the 1870s. The contrast between the building's heavy architecture and the open sky is notable.
Artist & collection
