Roman Holiday
NORTH GALLERIES
August 5 – November 30, 2008





Robert MacPherson. Untitled (Arch of Constantine). c. 1860.
Albumen print. Henry Art Gallery, extended loan of Joseph and Elaine Monsen, EL 81/4.


Roman Holiday presents an array of images representing the famous sites of Rome, such as the Forum, the Arch of Constantine, the Pantheon, the basilica of St. Peter’s, and Castel Sant’Angelo. Originally made for a tourist market, these photographs evidence the visual intelligence of such makers as Robert MacPherson, James Anderson, Giorgio Sommer, and the d’Alessandri family. Drawn from the collections of Professors Joseph and Elaine Monsen, this exhibition includes two examples from the late 20th century, demonstrating the continuing relevance of Rome as a subject and of 19th century utilitarian photographs as objects for our 21st century contemplation.




Giorgio Sommer. Campidoglio (Roma) (Capitoline Hill, Rome). c. 1870s.
Albumen print. Henry Art Gallery, extended loan of Joseph and Elaine Monsen, EL 79/151.