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Sculpture - View on the left side of the Court-yard of the Palazzo de' Conservatori on the Capitol, shewing fragments of colossal Statues, by John Henry Parker, photographic, 1867

Sculpture - View on the left side of the Court-yard of the Palazzo de' Conservatori on the Capitol, shewing fragments of colossal Statues

John Henry Parker

1867

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Cityscape

Dominant colour

Sculpture - View on the left side of the Court-yard of the Palazzo de' Conservatori on the Capitol, shewing fragments of colossal Statues is a 1867 photographic by John Henry Parker, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
John Henry Parker
When & what style?
1867 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This photo shows a courtyard with broken stone pieces scattered on the ground. A few half-finished statues and columns lean against a plain wall. One window has bars, and another has a small shelf inside. The floor is made of round stones, and the whole scene looks quiet and unfinished. The broken statues suggest this spot was once part of a bigger building or monument. The artist took this photo in the 1860s, showing how old ruins were handled back then. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more photos like this.

The story of this work

Overview

The image shows a left-side view of the courtyard at the Palazzo de' Conservatori on Rome's Capitoline Hill, where fragments of columns and colossal statues are displayed. The photograph is part of a documented survey of Roman monuments and artifacts created between 1864 and 1879 under the direction of John Henry Parker. The series, published in *Archaeology of Rome*, includes contributions from multiple photographers, including local and international figures. The Victoria and Albert Museum holds a significant collection of these photographs taken before 1870.

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About the artist

Artist

John Henry Parker

John Henry Parker liked to explore old churches in Rome. He'd photograph the sculptures and carvings he found. One thing that stands out is his attention to detail - he'd capture tiny parts of bigger pieces, like the…

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