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

Contributors

Carlo Romussi, author
Arturo Demarchi, photographer
Ulrico Hoepli, publisher