Cathedral and Campanile, Florence
Attributed to
John Ruskin
(English, 1819 - 1900)
Attributed to
Le Cavalier Iller
Dateca. 1846
MediumDaguerreotype
DimensionsPlate (half): 5 1/2 × 4 1/4 inches (13.97 × 10.8 cm)
Mat: 11 3/4 × 10 1/8 inches (29.85 × 25.73 cm)
Mat: 11 3/4 × 10 1/8 inches (29.85 × 25.73 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Hall Family Foundation
Object number2015.8.34
Signednone
InscribedOn white label attached to black paper backing, bottom, in black pen: "Sous la direction de / John RUSKIN, / Florence ca 1846. / 20."
MarkingsOn white label attached to black paper backing, lower right corner, in pencil: "2339"
On View
Not on viewCollections
DescriptionImage of ornate cathedral facade with bell tower and street lantern. This half plate uncased daguerreotype is housed in a modern mat with cover glass.
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