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PhrasesAt the MuseumPosso fotografare quest'opera in particolare?
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Posso fotografare quest'opera in particolare?

Can I photograph this particular work?

Pronunciation

POS-soh foh-toh-GRA-fa-reh KWES-toh-peh-rah een par-tee-koh-LA-reh.

When to use it

When you specifically want to photograph one artwork and are unsure if it has special restrictions (e.g., it may be on loan and under copyright, or particularly fragile).

What it means

Posso fotografare means can I photograph. Quest'opera is this artwork. In particolare means in particular or specifically. Some works have individual photography restrictions even when general photography is allowed.

Variations

Questo ha un copyright speciale?

Does this have a special copyright?

Works on loan may have copyright restrictions.

È concesso fotografare solo per memoria personale?

Is photography only allowed for personal memory?

Clarifying the permitted use of photos.

Posso condividere la foto sui social?

Can I share the photo on social media?

Increasingly relevant in the social media age.

Mini Dialogue

— Posso fotografare quest'opera in particolare? — Di norma sì, ma quest'opera è in prestito e il prestatore ha imposto il divieto fotografico. — Capisco. E le altre nella stessa sala? — Quelle sì, senza flash. — Va bene, grazie.

— Can I photograph this particular work? — Normally yes, but this work is on loan and the lender has imposed a photography ban. — I understand. And the others in the same room? — Those yes, without flash. — Fine, thank you.

Cultural Note

Photography bans on specific works are increasingly common as private lenders and rights holders assert copyright. The Leonardo da Vinci works on loan from private collections to exhibitions are often completely off-limits photographically.