Oblique view of Turin from the west, 1833, c.1914
Item
Identifier: Coll-1167/A/5/3
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, oblique aerial view from the west, by Alfred Guesdon and lithographed by Springer. This plan is of the Renaissance city, before the coming of the railway, demonstrating the retention of the Roman grid layout. Coll-1167/A/5/2 and A/5/4 are on one sheet.
Dates
- Creation: c.1914
Creator
- From the Series: Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932 (biologist, sociologist, educationist and town planner) (Person)
- From the Series: Mears, Frank Charles, 1880-1953 (architect and town planner) (Person)
Full Extent
1 lithograph : Likely to be a reproduction ; 31.2 x 43.7 cms; 35.1 x 48.1 cms (mount)
Language of Materials
Italian
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Stuck on linen backed paper mount, rubbed and worn.
Physical Location
Check Required
Other Finding Aids
Card from exhibition reads: C.R. 9.5 A&B
Previous reference
A1.33.2
Stock Check (2016-2020)
Located
Geographic
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
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Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk