Arch of Constantine, view from the south with the Colosseum in the background, Rome, Italy, 1929

Item Overview

Title

Arch of Constantine, view from the south with the Colosseum in the background, Rome, Italy, 1929

Alternative title

Arch of Constantine

Photographer

Cornell, Ralph D.

Date Created

[March 30, 1929]

Date

1929-03-30

Language

English

Collection

Ralph D. Cornell Papers, 1925-1972

Notes

Description

View of the Arch of Constantine from the south with the Colosseum in the background. The Arch was built to honor Constantine I's victory in the Battle of Milvian Bridge in 312. It was built mostly from re-used parts from earlier buildings, called spolia.

Caption

Text from nitrate negative sleeve: Italy - Rome 1929

Physical Description

Extent

1 photographic negative

Dimensions

4 x 5 inches

Medium

b&w nitrate negative

Keywords

Genre

black-and-white photographs
cellulose nitrate film

Location

Italy--Rome

Longitude

41.88956315909485

Latitude

12.490403652191162

Resource type

still image

Subjects

International
Landmarks
Environment
Arch of Constantine (Rome, Italy)
triumphal arches (memorial arches)
columns (architectural elements)
monuments
spolia