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Sculptures - Details of Sculpture from the Column of Trajan

John Henry Parker

1868

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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Column

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Sculptures - Details of Sculpture from the Column of Trajan is a 1868 photographic by John Henry Parker, a Impressionism work, depicting Column, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: John Henry Parker
When & what style?: 1868 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This photo shows a tall, carved column wrapped in detailed scenes. Soldiers, horses, and ships fill the spiral bands of stone. The carvings look worn but still sharp. This is a photo of a famous Roman column, not the original art. The artist took pictures of it in the 1860s. Look up Victoria and Albert Museum to see more photos like this.

The story of this work

Overview

The photographs document sculptural details from the Column of Trajan, part of a larger collection of over 3,300 images depicting major monuments in Rome spanning from antiquity to the 1600s. Produced between 1867 and 1870 under the direction of John Henry Parker, the images were captured by multiple photographers, including local and international contributors. A selection of these photographs is held by the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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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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