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Antonio Perini (1830-79)

The Doge's Palace, Venice 1854

Albumen print | 20.8 x 19.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2906192

The Doge's Palace, Venice

Antonio Perini (1830-79)

The Doge's Palace, Venice 1854

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Description

Photograph of the Porte della Carta at the Doge's Palace. The main entrance to the Palace stands at ground level with steps visible in the background. Above this is an arched recess with trefoil decorations, flanked by two figures of the Cardinal Virtues. A figure of St Mark crests the arch with the figure of Justice seated above.

Provenance

From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Antonio Perini (1830-79)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

20.8 x 19.0 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Italy
Veneto [Italy]
Venice [Veneto]
Palazzo Ducale [Venice]
Porta della Carta [Palazzo Ducale]
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Architecture
Secular architecture
Palaces
Gothic architecture

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