Tag Archives: Carlo Ponti

“General view of the Cathedral, Milan”

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Christopher George

Carlo Ponti (1823-1893) (attributed), General view of the Cathedral, Milan, ca. 1875 (2012.69.1) (Albumen print, Megalethoscope slide) Carlo Ponti (1823-1893) (attributed), Vue générale de la Cathédrale, Milan, ca. 1875 (2012.69.1) (Albumen print, Megalethoscope slide, Image: 9 3/4 x 12 5/8 … Continue reading →

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A Time Travelling Magical Megalethoscope View of the Palace of Versailles

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Christopher George

Carlo Ponti (1823-1893) (attributed), Palais et place d’armes, Versailles, 1870s (2012.69.2) (Albumen print, Megalethoscope slide) The Megalethoscope was patented in in the early 1860s by the Swiss born optician and photographer Carlo Ponti (1823-1893). Ponti spent the last forty years … Continue reading →

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Night and Day: Illumination from behind…

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Christopher George

Carlo Ponti (attributed), General view of the Cathedral, Milan, ca. 1875 Carlo Ponti (attributed), Palais et place d’ arms, Versailles, ca. 1875 The Megalethoscope was patented in 1862 by Swiss born Carlo Ponti (1823-1893). Ponti (not the husband of Sophia … Continue reading →

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