Genova, Market Scene in front of Teatro Carlo Felice

Name/Title

Genova, Market Scene in front of Teatro Carlo Felice

Entry/Object ID

1987.04.078

Description

The photographer captures a glimpse into the the daily lives of the people of Genova at a plaza market. The market is contained in front of the Teatro Carlo Felice; many people crowd the small vendor stands closer to the theater. The plaza has some seating but most everyone is standing. The plaza is next to a wide street where horse drawn carriages transport people around. This image helps depict everyday life from the clothes, the technology (or lack there of), the produce, and architecture.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Albumen Print

Subject

market, Teatro Carlo Felice,

Subject Place

Country

Italy

Continent

Europe

Collection

Walter Johnson Collection

Acquisition

Accession

1987.04

Source or Donor

Walter Johnson

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Walter Johnson

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Alfredo Noack

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa 1833 - circa 1895

Time Period

19th Century

Place

City

Genova, Italy

Country

Italy

Continent

Europe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

bottom left

Transcription

Genova, H. Mereaio in Piazza De-Ferrari

Language

Italian

Material/Technique

Printed

Type

Attribution

Location

bottom right

Transcription

A. Noack. Genova.

Language

Italian

Material/Technique

Printed

Notes

aritst name, and location

Dimensions

Height

8-13/16 in

Width

11 in