Gezicht op watervallen bij Tivoli
c. 1870 - c. 1890
Medium
albumen print
Dimensions
101; 142
About this artwork
Schenking van de erven van de heer C.J.J.G. Vosmaer, Leiden
Art Historical Context
**Gezicht op watallen bij Tivoli***Giorgio Sommer, c. 1870–1890, albumen print 101 × 142 mmStep into the lush gardens of Tivoli, just outside Rome, through Giorgio Sommer's captivating albumen print. Captured 1870–1890, this "View of the Waterfalls at Tivoli showcases the dramatic cascades of the Villa dste, a Renaissance masterpiece for its engineered fountains andaced landscapes. Sommer, pioneering German-born photographer based in Naples, specialized in documenting Italy's scenic wonders and ancient sites, bringing their grandeur to audiences across Europe during photography's golden age. ...
About the Artist
Giorgio Sommer
Giorgio Sommer, born Georg Sommer on September 2, 1834, in Frankfurt am Main within the German Confederation, emerged as one of 19th-century Europe's most prolific photographers. After studying business in his hometown, where his family fortune was reportedly lost to his father's gambling, Sommer apprenticed as a photographer before launching his professional career in Switzerland, producing relie...