C 1857 Collection

Pantheon, Rome, Italy. c. 1857. Creator: Robert MacPherson
Pantheon, Rome, Italy. c. 1857. A work made of albumen print, from " photographs of views of rome" (c. 1857)

Roman Forum, Antonio and Faustina, c. 1857. Creator: Robert MacPherson
Roman Forum, Antonio and Faustina, c. 1857. A work made of albumen print, from " photographs of views of rome" (c. 1857)

Untitled (Basilica of Maxentius), c. 1857. Creator: Robert MacPherson
Untitled (Basilica of Maxentius), c. 1857. A work made of albumen print, from " photographs of views of rome" (c. 1857)

Fountain of Neptune, c. 1857. Creator: Robert MacPherson
Fountain of Neptune, c. 1857. A work made of albumen print, from " photographs of views of rome" (c. 1857)

Untitled (Ruin of a Round Fortress Building), c. 1857. Creator: Robert MacPherson
Untitled (Ruin of a Round Fortress Building), c. 1857. A work made of albumen print, from " photographs of views of rome" (c. 1857)

Untitled (Trajans Column, Base), c. 1857. Creator: Robert MacPherson
Untitled (Trajans Column, Base), c. 1857. A work made of albumen print, from " photographs of views of rome" (c. 1857)

Untitled (Temple of Minerva), c. 1857. Creator: Robert MacPherson
Untitled (Temple of Minerva), c. 1857. A work made of albumen print, from " photographs of views of rome" (c. 1857)

Untitled (Trajans Column), c. 1857. Creator: Robert MacPherson
Untitled (Trajans Column), c. 1857. A work made of albumen print, from " photographs of views of rome" (c. 1857)

Untitled (Temple of Venus and Rome, Triumphal Arch and other ruins in Forum), c. 1857. A work made of albumen print, from " photographs of views of rome" (c. 1857)

Untitled (Round Building with Clock), c. 1857. Creator: Robert MacPherson
Untitled (Round Building with Clock), c. 1857. A work made of albumen print, from " photographs of views of rome" (c. 1857)

Untitled (bridge over Tiber River), c. 1857. Creator: Robert MacPherson
Untitled (bridge over Tiber River), c. 1857. A work made of albumen print, from " photographs of views of rome" (c. 1857)

Arch of the Silversmiths, c. 1857. Creator: Robert MacPherson
Arch of the Silversmiths, c. 1857. A work made of albumen print, from " photographs of views of rome" (c. 1857)

Arch of Septimius Severus, c. 1857. Creator: Robert MacPherson
Arch of Septimus Severus, c. 1857. A work made of albumen print, from " photographs of views of rome" (c. 1857)

Untitled (Trees in Rome), c. 1857. Creator: Robert MacPherson
Untitled (Trees in Rome), c. 1857. A work made of albumen print, from " photographs of views of rome" (c. 1857)

Untitled (Statue of Woman Reclining Atop a Sarcophagus), c. 1857. A work made of albumen print, from " photographs of views of rome" (c. 1857)

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"Journey through Ancient Rome: Capturing the Magnificence of c. 1857" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the grandeur of ancient Rome with these captivating photographs taken by Robert MacPherson around 1857. The Pantheon, a true architectural marvel, stands tall against the Roman sky. Its magnificent dome and intricate details transport you to an era of unparalleled craftsmanship and artistic brilliance. Moving on to the Roman Forum, we encounter Antonio and Faustina's awe-inspiring temple. The weathered stone whispers tales of love and devotion as it proudly holds its ground amidst the ruins. Behold the Basilica of Maxentius, its untitled beauty capturing your attention instantly. The remnants of this once majestic structure hint at its former glory, leaving you yearning for more knowledge about its storied past. A round fortress building lies in ruin but still exudes an air of strength and resilience. Its untitled presence sparks curiosity about what secrets might have been held within those walls centuries ago. Trajan's Column, standing tall with its base left untitled by MacPherson's lens, tells stories etched into stone that chronicle triumphs and conquests from a distant era. The Temple of Minerva beckons with ethereal gracefulness; even in ruins, it radiates wisdom and serenity that transcends time itself. Another glimpse at Trajan's Column reveals its soaring height reaching towards the heavens—an indomitable symbol that has stood witness to countless generations passing beneath it. Intriguingly titled "Temple of Venus and Rome, " this photograph captures not only a triumphal arch but also other mesmerizing ruins scattered throughout the Forum—a testament to Rome's rich history waiting to be explored further. A round building adorned with a clock silently marks time gone by—its purpose now lost to history—but forever preserved through MacPherson's lens as an enigmatic reminder of the past.