Coliseum
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Coliseum

TitleColiseum
ArtistRobert MacPherson Scottish, 1811–1872
Datec. 1867 19th century
MediumAlbumen print
Classificationalbumen silver print
OriginScotland Scotland
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of David C. and Sarajean Ruttenberg
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Coliseum” is a work by Robert MacPherson Scottish, 1811–1872, dated c. 1867. It is executed in albumen print and classified as albumen silver print. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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