Carlo Romussi - Il Duomo Di Milano 43 Tavole in Fototipia.
RA Collection: Book
Record number
07/3780
Variant Title
Duomo Di Milano
Imprint
Milano -: Ulrico Hoepli - Editore, 1902.
Physical Description
Portfolio containing xiv, [2] p., 43 pl.: illus.; 554 mm.
General Note
Plate 28 lacks its plate-number.
Contents
[T.p.] - [Divisional t.p., 'Il Duomo Di Milano'; note on print-run] - [Text] - Indice Delle Tavole - [Colophon] - [Plates].
Responsibility Note
Each plate, except pl. 28, is signed, 'Fotot. Arturo Demarchi'.
The text printer is named in the colophon: 'Menotti Bassani & C. ... Milano'.
Summary Note
Plates and in-text illustrations show architecture, architectural details and sculpture of Milan cathedral and items from its treasury. The cathedral was constructed during the 14th and 15th centuries, with additions from the 16th to the 19th century.
The print-run is recorded on the verso of the divisional title-page: 'Edizione di 200 esemplari numerati. N. 153'.
Provenance
Purchased in 1902 (see 'Librarian's Report', RA Annual Report for 1902, p, 36).
Binding Note
20th-century half red cloth, white papered boards, upper cover printed with same lettering as title-page with addition of 'Prezzo L. 30.', lower cover with publisher's advertisement; spine unlettered.
Subject
Architecture - Architecture details - Sculpture - Churches - Cathedrals - Italy - Lombardy - Milan - History - Gothic
Christian art and symbolism - History
Art history - Italy - 20th century
Pictorial works - Photomechanical prints - Italy - 20th century