Doctor Of Engineering

Doctor of Engineering captures a striking moment in 1982 Rome, where Slim Aarons photographed Dr. Elio de Sabata, an accomplished aeronautical engineer, seated on a monumental fragment of Constantine the Great's statue in the courtyard of the Palazzo dei Conservatori. The juxtaposition creates an arresting visual narrative where ancient Roman grandeur meets modern scientific achievement, de Sabata's contemporary presence against the weathered stone speaking to the enduring human pursuit of innovation across centuries. The historic palazzo courtyard, with its classical architecture framing this unlikely tableau, reveals Aarons' genius for finding extraordinary moments in everyday encounters.

This photograph brings the conversation of intellectually curious collectors into your space, where Doctor of Engineering becomes a bridge between classical heritage and modern innovation. Your guests discover themselves drawn to the compelling dialogue between ancient Rome and contemporary science, recognizing in this image the timeless human drive toward understanding and achievement. The photograph's layered narrative invites contemplation while enriching your environment with the sophisticated cultural awareness that defines discerning taste, creating an atmosphere where history, engineering, and artistic vision converge in your daily life.

Available in photo lustre or matte finish, professionally framed in black, white, or natural wood. Slim Aarons understood how singular moments reveal universal truths, and this photograph carries that insight into your home today, inviting you to make this intersection of past and present part of your own story.