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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

ANTONIO PERINI (1830-79)

The Doge's Palace, Venice

1854

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

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.

  • Creator(s)

    Antonio Perini (1830-79) (photographer)

  • 20.8 x 19.0 cm (image)

  • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • 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
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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