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Naples, View from the second floor, South Window of Riveria di Chiaja No 57, looking East

Naples, View from the second floor, South Window of Riveria di Chiaja No 57, looking East

1841-05-25
Daguerreotype of Pompeii, Italy, taken by Alexander John Ellis [1818-1890],on 22 April 1841. It is entitled 'Pompeii, The West side of the Street of Tombs with the remains of the Ancient Inn'. Ellis made eight daguerreotypes in Pompeii between April 21 and May 12, 1841, also taking daguerreotypes in nearby Paestum at the same time. In 1839, the Daguerreotype, invented by Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre [1787-1851], became the first photographic process to be announced to the public. A highly-polished silver surface on a copper plate was sensitised to light by exposing it to iodine fumes. After exposing the plate in a camera it was developed with mercury vapour. Daguerreotypes are unique images which may appear as a positive or negative depending on how light hits the surface. Between Easter 1840 and the summer of 1841 Alexander Ellis toured Italy, taking daguerreotype panoramas, landscapes and architectural views. In total, Ellis took or acquired 159 daguerreotypes. He intended to publish engravings made from these as a book entitled 'Italy Daguerreotyped', but sadly the project was never realised.

Pompeii, the West side of the Street of Tombs...

1841
Daguerreotype of Pompeii, Italy, taken by Alexander John Ellis (1818-1890), on 12 May 1841. It is entitled 'Pompeii, Western Face of an Altar in a Temple [called that of Mercury]' Ellis made eight daguerreotypes in Pompeii between April 21 and May 12, 1841, also taking daguerreotypes in nearby Paestum at the same time. In 1839, the Daguerreotype, invented by Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre (1787-1851), became the first photographic process to be announced to the public. A highly-polished silver surface on a copper plate was sensitised to light by exposing it to iodine fumes. After exposing the plate in a camera it was developed with mercury vapour. Daguerreotypes are unique images which may appear as a positive or negative depending on how light hits the surface. Between Easter 1840 and the summer of 1841 Alexander Ellis toured Italy, taking daguerreotype panoramas, landscapes and architectural views. In total, Ellis took or acquired 159 daguerreotypes. He intended to publish engravings made from these as a book entitled 'Italy Daguerreotyped', but sadly the project was never realised.

Pompeii, Western Face of an Altar in a Temple (called that of Mercury)

1841
Daguerreotype, entitled "Rome, Small or northern façade of the Church of San Giovanni in Laterano", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 4th June 1841

Rome, the north facade of the church of St John Lateran

1841-06-04
Daguerreotype, entitled "Paestum, General View from the summit of the walls near the [so called] Porta del Mare", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 4th May 1841

Paestum, General View from the summit of the walls near the [so called] Porta del Mare

1841-05-04
Daguerreotype, entitled "Paestum, General View from the South East, about 3pm", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 24th May 1841

Paestum, General View from the South East, about 3pm

1841-05-24
Daguerreotype, entitled "Pisa, The Leaning Tower, from the grass plot, West of the Tower", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 25th June 1841

Pisa, The Leaning Tower, from the grass plot, West of the Tower

1841-06-25
Daguerreotype, entitled "Florence, View from the Castle Demidoff at present the residence of Prof Amici", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 26th June 1841

Florence, View from the Castle Demidoff at present the residence of Prof Amici

1841-06-26
Daguerreotype, entitled "Rome, The Three columns of the Grecostasis, (sometimes called the Temple of Jupiter) West side", taken by Alexander John Ellis, on 8th June 1841

Rome, The Three columns of the Grecostasis, (sometimes called the Temple of Jupiter) West side

1841-06-08
Daguerreotype 'Florence, The Campanile and portion of the South side of the Cathedral', 1841 by Alexander Ellis.

Florence, The Campanile and portion of the South side of the Cathedral

1841-07-03
Daguerreotype, entitled "Naples, View from the little Mole in the Villa Reale, looking East", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 25th May 1841

Naples, View from the little Mole in the Villa Reale, looking East

1841-05-25
2 Daguerreotypes, entitled "Venice, General View taken from a position in the Grand Canal", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 22nd July and 19th July, 1841

2 daguerreotypes, entitlled Venice, General View from the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore

1841-07-19
Daguerreotype of Pompeii, Italy, taken by Alexander John Ellis (1818-1890),on 21 April 1841. It is entitled 'Pompeii, The Forum from the South East Angle.Vesuvius is only just visible' Ellis made eight daguerreotypes in Pompeii between April 21 and May 12, 1841, also taking daguerreotypes in nearby Paestum at the same time. In 1839, the Daguerreotype, invented by Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre (1787-1851), became the first photographic process to be announced to the public. A highly-polished silver surface on a copper plate was sensitised to light by exposing it to iodine fumes. After exposing the plate in a camera it was developed with mercury vapour. Daguerreotypes are unique images which may appear as a positive or negative depending on how light hits the surface. Between Easter 1840 and the summer of 1841 Alexander Ellis toured Italy, taking daguerreotype panoramas, landscapes and architectural views. In total, Ellis took or acquired 159 daguerreotypes. He intended to publish engravings made from these as a book entitled 'Italy Daguerreotyped', but sadly the project was never realised.

Pompeii, The Forum from the South East angle...

1841
Daguerreotype, entitled "Venice, General View from the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 19th July 1841

Venice, General View from the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore

1841-07-19
Daguerreotype, entitled "Rome, Remains of Temple of Faustina and Antonimus [South side]", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 11th June 1841

Rome, Remains of Temple of Faustina and Antonimus [South side]

1841-06-11
Daguerreotype, entitled "Paestum. Gate, the only one of which the arch is still left, called the a della Sirence, Interior", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 5th May 1841

Paestum. Gate, the only one of which the arch is still left, called the a della Sirence, Interior

1841-05-05
Daguerreotype of Pompeii, Italy, taken by Alexander John Ellis [1818-1890],on 21 April 1841. It is entitled 'Pompeii, The East side of the Street of Tombs from one of the upper rooms in the Ancient Inn' Ellis made eight daguerreotypes in Pompeii between April 21 and May 12, 1841, also taking daguerreotypes in nearby Paestum at the same time. In 1839, the Daguerreotype, invented by Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre [1787-1851], became the first photographic process to be announced to the public. A highly-polished silver surface on a copper plate was sensitised to light by exposing it to iodine fumes. After exposing the plate in a camera it was developed with mercury vapour. Daguerreotypes are unique images which may appear as a positive or negative depending on how light hits the surface. Between Easter 1840 and the summer of 1841 Alexander Ellis toured Italy, taking daguerreotype panoramas, landscapes and architectural views. In total, Ellis took or acquired 159 daguerreotypes. He intended to publish engravings made from these as a book entitled 'Italy Daguerreotyped', but sadly the project was never realised.

Pompeii, The East side of the Street of Tombs...

1841
Daguerreotype, entitled "Paestum. Gate, the only one of which the arch is still left, called the Porta della Sirence. Exterior", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 4th May 1841

Paestum. Gate, the only one of which the arch is still left, called the Porta della Sirence. Exterior

1841-05-04
2 Daguerreotypes of Venice, The Basilica of San Marco, taken by Alexander John Ellis on 22nd July 1841

2 daguerreotypes of Venice, The Basilica of San Marco

1841-1841
Daguerreotype, entitled "Rome, View from the Ponto Rotto. In the centre is the Temple of Vesta", taken by Achille Morelli in 1841

Rome, View from the Ponto Rotto. In the centre is the Temple of Vesta

1841
Daguerreotype, entitled "Rome, The Arch of Janus Quadifrous", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 2nd June 1841

Rome, The Arch of Janus Quadifrous

1841-06-02
Daguerreotype, entitled "Rome, The East side of the Triumphal Arch of Titus, from the road", taken by Alexander John Ellis in 1841

Rome, The East side of the Triumphal Arch of Titus, from the road

1841
Daguerreotype, entitled "Venice, View on the Grand Canal, expanding from Palazzo Rezzonico", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 14th July 1841

Venice, View on the Grand Canal, expanding from Palazzo Rezzonico

1841-07-14
Daguerreotype, entitled "Venice, View on the Grand Canal, extending from Palazzo Foscari", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 14th July 1841

Venice, View on the Grand Canal, extending from Palazzo Foscari

1841-07-14
Daguerreotype, entitled "Paestum, General View from the top of a shed near the [so called] Porta del Mare", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 24th May 1841

Paestum, General View from the top of a shed near the [so called] Porta del Mare

1841-05-24
Daguerreotype of Pompeii, Italy, taken by Alexander John Ellis (1818-1890),on12 May 1841. It is entitled 'Pompeii, The Temple (called that of Jupiter) at the northern extremity of the Forum' Ellis made eight daguerreotypes in Pompeii between April 21 and May 12, 1841, also taking daguerreotypes in nearby Paestum at the same time. In 1839, the Daguerreotype, invented by Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre (1787-1851), became the first photographic process to be announced to the public. A highly-polished silver surface on a copper plate was sensitised to light by exposing it to iodine fumes. After exposing the plate in a camera it was developed with mercury vapour. Daguerreotypes are unique images which may appear as a positive or negative depending on how light hits the surface. Between Easter 1840 and the summer of 1841 Alexander Ellis toured Italy, taking daguerreotype panoramas, landscapes and architectural views. In total, Ellis took or acquired 159 daguerreotypes. He intended to publish engravings made from these as a book entitled 'Italy Daguerreotyped', but sadly the project was never realised.

Pompeii, The Temple (called that of Jupiter)...

1841
Daguerreotype, entitled "Rome, The Northern Portico, added by Agrippa to the Pantheon, with the obelisk", taken by Alexander John Ellis in June 1841

Rome, The Northern Portico, added by Agrippa to the Pantheon, with the obelisk

1841-06
Daguerreotype, entitled "Rome, Piazza Navona from the north east angle", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 5th June 1841

Rome, Piazza Navona from the north east angle

1841-06-05
Daguerreotype, entitled "Venice, Dogana del Mare & Church of San Maria della Salute", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 16th July 1841

Venice, Dogana del Mare & Church of San Maria della Salute

1841-07-16
Daguerreotype, entitled "Venice, Palazzi Corner & Pesaro", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 20th July 1841

Venice, Palazzi Corner & Pesaro

1841-07-20
Daguerreotype of Pompeii, Italy, taken by Alexander John Ellis [1818-1890],on 12 May 1841. It is entitled 'Pompeii, The Basilica, seen from just beyond the Western side of the Forum, about 10am' Ellis made eight daguerreotypes in Pompeii between April 21 and May 12, 1841, also taking daguerreotypes in nearby Paestum at the same time. In 1839, the Daguerreotype, invented by Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre [1787-1851], became the first photographic process to be announced to the public. A highly-polished silver surface on a copper plate was sensitised to light by exposing it to iodine fumes. After exposing the plate in a camera it was developed with mercury vapour. Daguerreotypes are unique images which may appear as a positive or negative depending on how light hits the surface. Between Easter 1840 and the summer of 1841 Alexander Ellis toured Italy, taking daguerreotype panoramas, landscapes and architectural views. In total, Ellis took or acquired 159 daguerreotypes. He intended to publish engravings made from these as a book entitled 'Italy Daguerreotyped', but sadly the project was never realised.

Pompeii, The Basilica...

1841
Daguerreotype of Pompeii, Italy, taken by Alexander John Ellis (1818-1890),on 12 May 1841. It is entitled 'Pompeii, The Forum from the Southern extremity. In the distance (scarcely visible) Vesuvius' Ellis made eight daguerreotypes in Pompeii between April 21 and May 12, 1841, also taking daguerreotypes in nearby Paestum at the same time. In 1839, the Daguerreotype, invented by Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre (1787-1851), became the first photographic process to be announced to the public. A highly-polished silver surface on a copper plate was sensitised to light by exposing it to iodine fumes. After exposing the plate in a camera it was developed with mercury vapour. Daguerreotypes are unique images which may appear as a positive or negative depending on how light hits the surface. Between Easter 1840 and the summer of 1841 Alexander Ellis toured Italy, taking daguerreotype panoramas, landscapes and architectural views. In total, Ellis took or acquired 159 daguerreotypes. He intended to publish engravings made from these as a book entitled 'Italy Daguerreotyped', but sadly the project was never realised.

Pompeii, The Forum...

1841
Daguerreotype, entitled "Venice, West Side of the Palazzo Ducal", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 21th July 1841

Venice, West Side of the Palazzo Duca

1841-07-21
Daguerreotype, entitled "Rome, Chief or Eastern Facade of the Church of San Giovanni in Laterano", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 4th June 1841

Rome, Chief or Eastern Facade of the Church of San Giovanni in Laterano

1841-06-04
Daguerreotype, entitled "Pisa, The Leaning Tower, eastern extremity of the Cathedral", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 25th June 1841

Pisa, The Leaning Tower, eastern extremity of the Cathedral

1841-06-25
Daguerreotype, entitled "Florence, The Campanile and portion of the South side of Cathedral", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 3rd July 1841

Florence, The Campanile and portion of the South side of Cathedral

1841-07-03
Daguerreotype, entitled 'Bridge of the Rialto and Rive de Carboni from the White Lion Inn', 1841 by the Rev Alexander Ellis. Between Easter 1840 and the summer of 1841 Alexander Ellis toured Italy, taking daguerreotype panoramas, landscapes and architectural views. In total, Ellis took or acquired 159 daguerreotypes. He intended to publish engravings made from these as a book entitled 'Italy Daguerreotyped', but sadly the project was never realised.

Bridge of the Rialto and Rive de Carboni from the White Lion Inn

1841-07-20
Daguerreotype, entitled "Rome, Temple of Fuastina and Antonimus [from SE] now the Church of S Lorenzo in Miranda", taken by Alexander John Ellis in March 1841

Rome, Temple of Fuastina and Antonimus [from SE] now the Church of S Lorenzo in Miranda

1841-03
Daguerreotype, entitled "Rome. View from the Pincio. In the distance St Peter's with the Vatican Palace & Galleries", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 9th June 1841

Rome. View from the Pincio. In the distance St Peter's with the Vatican Palace & Galleries

Daguerreotype, entitled "Rome, Part of the wall of the Forum of Nerva, called Il Colonnaccio", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 3rd June 1841

Rome, Part of the wall of the Forum of Nerva, called Il Colonnaccio

1841-06-03
Daguerreotype, entitled "Rome, The East side of the Triumphal Arch of Septimus Severus to the left of the Temple of Jupiter", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 11th June 1841

Rome, The East side of the Triumphal Arch of Septimus Severus to the left of the Temple of Jupiter

1841-06-11
Daguerreotype, entitled "Venice, The Piazetta di San Marco From the Procuratie Nuovo", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 19th July 1841

Venice, The Piazetta di San Marco From the Procuratie Nuovo

1841-07-19
Daguerreotype, entitled "Venice, Ca d'Oro, & Pallazzo Contarini", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 22nd July 1841

Venice, Ca d'Oro, & Pallazzo Contarini

1841-07-22
Daguerreotype, entitled "Venice, Palazzi Foscari with a portion of Palazzo", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 21st July 1841

Venice, Palazzi Foscari with a portion of Palazzo

1841-07-21
Daguerreotype, entitled "Venice, Riva Schiavoni from the steps leading to the Gardens", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 21 July 1841

Venice, Riva Schiavoni from the steps leading to the Gardens

1841-07-21
Daguerreotype, entitled "Pisa, The Cathedral from the North West", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 25th June 1841

Pisa, The Cathedral from the North West

1841-06-25
Daguerreotype, entitled "Paestum. Small Temple, called also Temple of Ceres, from the South West", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 4th May 1841

Paestum. Small Temple, called also Temple of Ceres, from the South West

1841-05-04
Daguerreotype, entitled "Naples, View of the Riveria di Chiaga, from the gates of the Villa Reale, looking West", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 24th May 1841

Naples, View of the Riveria di Chiaga, from the gates of the Villa Reale, looking West

1841-05-24
Daguerreotype, entitled "Naples, The Royal Palace, with the barracks below", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 24th May 1841

Naples, The Royal Palace, with the barracks below

1841-05-24
Daguerreotype, entitled "Naples, View from the North Window of the third floor of No 233, Riveria di Chiaga", taken by Alexander John Ellis on 22nd May 1841

Naples, View from the North Window of the third floor of No 233, Riveria di Chiaga

1841-05-22