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Portrait of opera singer Antonio Scotti with an unidentified man
MNY381612 Portrait of opera singer Antonio Scotti with an unidentified man and woman at the James Hazen Hyde Ball, New York, January 31, 1905 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: James Hazen Hyde (1876-1959) American millionaire socialite who inherited majority shares in the Equitable Life Assurance Society; His opulent New Years Eve party of 1905 had a c18th French motif and filled two ballrooms at Sherrys Hotel; Equitable subsided into chaos later that year after Hyde was accused of being too frivolous to run an insurance company; Antonio Scotti (1866-1936) Italian baritone opera singer; ); eMuseum of the City of New York; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22922062
© Museum of the City of New York / Bridgeman Images
Breeches Bullfighter Decadence Decadent Gilded Age Opulence Pose Themed Toreador B W Photo Black And White Photograph Fancy Dress
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This photograph captures the essence of opulence and decadence during New York's Gilded Age. In the center stands renowned Italian baritone opera singer, Antonio Scotti, exuding confidence and elegance in his bullfighter costume. Beside him, an unidentified man and woman join in the festivities at the James Hazen Hyde Ball on January 31,1905. The event itself was a lavish affair organized by James Hazen Hyde, an American millionaire socialite known for his extravagant lifestyle. The ball took place at Sherrys Hotel and boasted a French motif reminiscent of the 18th century. Two grand ballrooms were filled with guests adorned in fancy dress costumes, creating a scene straight out of a bygone era. However, behind this facade of glamour lies a tale of downfall. Just months after this extravagant celebration, Equitable Life Assurance Society descended into chaos as accusations were made against Hyde for being too frivolous to run an insurance company. Nevertheless, captured within this silver gelatin print is a moment frozen in time - one that encapsulates both the allure and excesses of America's Gilded Age. It serves as a reminder that even amidst such decadence, there are stories hidden beneath the surface waiting to be unveiled.
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