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The Italy 1900: A Portrait In Color book features a curated collection of photochromes and vintage-coloured prints documenting Italy at the turn of the 20th century. Its pages capture sweeping landscapes and street scenes across Venice, Rome, Pisa, Florence, Naples, Vesuvius, and Lake Como, with classical sites and Renaissance landmarks presented alongside Venetian waterways and the Amalfi coastline. The hardcover volume presents early 20th century Italy through period-accurate colour printing techniques, offering a visual record free from modern editorial framing.
Comprising a collection of photochromes and vintage-coloured prints that delve into Italy at the turn of the last century, Taschen's 'Italy 1900. A Portrait In Color' is a fascinating visual document of the country. Through gorgeous landscapes and popular street scenes, Venice, Rome, Pisa, Florence, Naples, Vesuvius and Lake Como are all visually documented, with classical sites and Renaissance wonders presented alongside Venetian waterways and the shores of the Amalfi coast. The resulting volume is a fascinating stroll through early 20th century Italy, free of cameras, guides and tour groups, and focused solely on sunlit charms and historic reality.
