Caption

Romola, book, inscription: 'Gertrude from Papa. Florence. 17 March 1893.', inscription: 'ex libris SFJ', writer (clerical worker): George Eliot, publisher: Smith, Elder & Co., London, 1888, writer (clerical worker), pasteboard, parchment (animal material), biological material, paper, vellum (parchment), printing, albumen print, color on cut, height 180 mm x width 119mm x thickness 36mm, A sepia-toned panoramic view of a city seen from an elevated vantage point, with a foreground of tree-lined paths and parkland, winding walkways, and rows of trees forming geometric lines. Beyond the trees, a dense cluster of buildings of varying heights and roof shapes fills the middle ground, including a prominent domed cathedral and a tall bell tower rising above surrounding structures. Further back, additional towers and church spires punctuate the skyline against a hazy mountainous backdrop. The image has a wide bordered matte surrounding the photograph.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A79_288

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36.1Mb (6.0Mb) / 14.6in x 9.6in / 4370 x 2889 (300dpi)

Keywords

Romola book inscription Gertrude Papa Florence 17 March 1893 ex libris SFJ writer clerical worker George Eliot publisher Smith Elder & Co London 1888 pasteboard parchment animal material biological material paper vellum printing albumen print color cut height 180 mm x width 119mm x thickness 36mm sepia-toned panoramic view city elevated vantage point foreground tree-lined paths parkland winding walkways rows trees forming geometric lines Beyond dense cluster buildings varying heights roof shapes fills middle ground prominent domed cathedral tall bell tower rising surrounding structures Further back additional towers church spires punctuate skyline hazy mountainous backdrop image wide bordered matte surrounding photograph