European continental allegory c. 1894

Erdteilallegorie Europa, Fries an der Fassade des Grand Hotel Rom (erbaut 1894), Via Vittorio Emanuele Orlanda, 1894, unbekannter Künstler, Farbphotographie, Photograph: Wolfgang Schmale; Bildquelle: Privatbesitz.

Europa allegory with both her traditional and newer symbolism, such as a cog wheel symbolizing technology. She has a tablet in her left hand bearing the word "Scienze". The bull of the myth is at her feet.

European continental allegory on the fresco of the facade of the Grand Hotel in Rome (built 1894), Via Vittorio Emanuele Orlanda, 1894, unknown artist, colour photograph by Wolfgang Schmale; source: private collection.