Amalfi: Seaside Promenade, Giorgio Sommer;   attributed
Giorgio Sommer
Amalfi: Seaside Promenade
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Giorgio Sommer attributed

Amalfi: Seaside Promenade, ca. 1860 – 1870


Blatt
17.8 x 24.1 cm
Karton
33.6 x 39.9 cm
Physical Description
Albumen print mounted on cardboard
Acquisition
Ancient holdings. Acquired in the 19th century
Status
On display, Department of Prints and Drawings Exhibition Gallery

Texts

About the Work

The area on the Gulf of Salerno figured prominently in Giorgio Sommer’s product range. By photographing striking sites from different perspectives, he amassed a large repertoire of multifarious views. Here we see the harbour of the once-powerful maritime republic Amalfi from a slightly elevated vantage point. On the beach, nets have been spread out between the boats for patching. The long masts of the sailing vessels point our gaze to the characteristic steep cliffs. According to the Baedeker travel guide of 1867, the region offers “a charming new landscape scene at almost every turn”. The intricately interleaved and overlapping houses have carved out a place for themselves at the foot of the rugged slopes.

Work Data

Basic Information

Title
Amalfi: Seaside Promenade
Photographer
Period Produced
School
Object Type
Physical Description
Albumen print mounted on cardboard
Material
Technique
Label at the Time of Manufacture
Bezeichnet recto unten links auf der Fotografie: Druckschriftzeile: No. 1189 Amalfi Marina
Captions Added Later
Bezeichnet recto unten Mitte auf dem Trägerkarton: Handschriftlich: Amalfi. Marina.

Property and Acquisition

Institution
Administration
Collection
Creditline
Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main
Picture Copyright
Public Domain
Acquisition
Ancient holdings. Acquired in the 19th century

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Last update

15.05.2023