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Fountain of Trevi - Rome, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Fountain of Trevi - Rome, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Fountain of Trevi - Rome, 1850....a colossal marble group, representing Neptune in his chariot, drawn by sea-horses, and heralded by marine deities...The general effect is very line. Rushing impetuously like a cataract over the face of the artificial rock, the waters plunge with a hoarse roar into a capacious basin, depressed below the level of the street; and the spray, as it dances up and mingles with the lesser streams that issue from the mouths of the marine monsters, envelopes the lower region of the substructure in a misty mantle of gauze - the ensemble suggesting to an active fancy the realisation of the Ocean God coming forth in majesty from some favourite retreat in his marine domain, and cresting in his chariot a mountain wave, the better to survey the troubled waters'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This photograph print, hailing from the mid-19th century, showcases the iconic Fountain of Trevi in Rome, Italy. The image, created by an unknown artist, transports us back in time to an era of grandeur and artistic innovation. The Fountain of Trevi, a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture and art, is depicted in all its glory. The colossal marble group at the center represents Neptune in his chariot, pulled by powerful sea-horses, and accompanied by marine deities. The general effect is one of dynamic energy and line. The waters of the fountain, rushing impetuously like a cataract, plunge with a hoarse roar into a capacious basin below street level. The spray, as it dances up and mingles with the lesser streams that issue from the mouths of the marine monsters, envelops the lower region of the substructure in a misty mantle of gauze. This evocative scene suggests to an active fancy the realization of the Ocean God coming forth in majesty from some favorite retreat in his marine domain, cresting in his chariot a mountain wave, the better to survey the troubled waters. This photograph print, published in the Illustrated London News in 1850, offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the beauty and allure of one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world.
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