An unusual view of the entrance to the basilica of St. Peter, taken from the private terrace of Monsignor Montini's apartments.

An unusual view of the entrance to the basilica of St. Peter, taken from the private terrace of Monsignor Montini's apartments.

Photograph

Chim (David Seymour)

Maker
Polish, 1911–1956

An unusual view of the entrance to the basilica of St. Peter, taken from the private terrace of Monsignor Montini's apartments.

View from the terrace of the Vatican residence. Vatican City


From Vatican


1949
Gelatin silver print
Image: 25 x 20 cm (9 13/16 x 7 7/8 in.)
Gift of Ben Shneiderman
Inscriptions verso (typed label): Vatican (817) [title] Monsignor Montini is Prosecretary of State

verso (stamp): [crossed through] Copyright: IFOT / International Foto Service / Phillip Schous Vej 9 / Tel Godtha AB 8583 / Copenhagen. Denemark

verso (stamp): IFOT / International Foto Service / Banegardsplads 1 / Byen 9182 & 6858 / Copenhagen

verso (stamp): Photo by David Seymour - Magnum / Magnum Photos / 125, Faubourg St. Honoré, 125 / ELYsées 51-28 Paris-8

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