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Contemporary History Subjects Collection (#4)

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Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: The Royal Palace of Palermo to the barricades during the Sicilian campaign of Giuseppe Garibaldi

The Royal Palace of Palermo to the barricades during the Sicilian campaign of Giuseppe Garibaldi Palermo. Date of Photograph:1860

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: 'L'opprobe - d'apres Goya' ('Disgrace - copy from Goya'); photomontage

"L'opprobe - d'apres Goya" ("Disgrace - copy from Goya"); photomontage. Date of Photograph:05/06/1940

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: 'Le fiasco du livre blanc allemand - Monsieur Franklin D. Roosevelt a accueilli avec un immense

"Le fiasco du livre blanc allemand - Monsieur Franklin D. Roosevelt a accueilli avec un immense clat de rire lles calomnies du Dr

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: 'Toutes les armes sont bonnes pour la paix. Se servira-t-on du rouleau compresseur bien mis au point

"Toutes les armes sont bonnes pour la paix. Se servira-t-on du rouleau compresseur bien mis au point?" ("All weapons are good for peace)

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: 'La Russite' ('Solitaire'); photomontage

"La Russite" ("Solitaire"); photomontage. Date of Photograph:13/09/1939

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: 'Sans titre - Albert Lebrun visite Londres' ('Untitled - Albert Lebrun visiting London')

"Sans titre - Albert Lebrun visite Londres" ("Untitled - Albert Lebrun visiting London"); photomontage. Date of Photograph:22/03/1939

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: 'Psych et Oedipe. Greta Garbo, la divine, et son fianc Stokowski dans une dlicieuse et romanesque

"Psych et Oedipe. Greta Garbo, la divine, et son fianc Stokowski dans une dlicieuse et romanesque rsurrection de deux tableaux immortels" ("Psyche and Oedipus)

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Little girl aboard the ship Kedmah that, after the war, led the Jewish population from Europe to

Little girl aboard the ship Kedmah that, after the war, led the Jewish population from Europe to Palestine Genoa. Date of Photograph:1948

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Sailor ringing the bell of the ship Kedmah which, after the war

Sailor ringing the bell of the ship Kedmah which, after the war, led the Jewish population from Europe to Palestine Genoa. Date of Photograph:1948

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Passenger aboard the ship Kedmah which, after the war, led the Jewish population from Europe to

Passenger aboard the ship Kedmah which, after the war, led the Jewish population from Europe to Palestine Genoa. Date of Photograph:1948

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Sailor on the ship Kedmah which, after the war, led the Jewish population from Europe to Palestine

Sailor on the ship Kedmah which, after the war, led the Jewish population from Europe to Palestine Genoa. Date of Photograph:1948

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Two sailors on the Kedmah ship which, after the war, led the Jewish population from Europe to

Two sailors on the Kedmah ship which, after the war, led the Jewish population from Europe to Palestine Genoa. Date of Photograph:1948

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Conversation between a shipboard officer and a passenger on the Kedmah ship which, after the war

Conversation between a shipboard officer and a passenger on the Kedmah ship which, after the war, led the Jewish population from Europe to Palestine Genoa. Date of Photograph:1948

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Strollers on the deck of the ship Kedmah which, after the war

Strollers on the deck of the ship Kedmah which, after the war, led the Jewish population from Europe to Palestine Genoa. Date of Photograph:1948

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Doctor's cartel in hebrew and french for the passengers of the ship Kedmah that, after the war

Doctor's cartel in hebrew and french for the passengers of the ship Kedmah that, after the war, led the Jewish population from Europe to Palestine Genoa. Date of Photograph:1948

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: A railway bridge destroyed during WWI over the Livenza river, Sant'Anastasio, Santo Stino di Livenza

A railway bridge destroyed during WWI over the Livenza river, Sant'Anastasio, Santo Stino di Livenza Santo Stino di Livenza Sant Anastasio. Date of Photograph:24/11/1917

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: A railroad bridge destroyed during the World War I over the Livenza river, Sant'Anastasio

A railroad bridge destroyed during the World War I over the Livenza river, Sant'Anastasio, Santo Stino di Livenza Santo Stino di Livenza Sant Anastasio. Date of Photograph:10/12/1917

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: transport of wounded Austro-Hungarian soldiers from the Piave war front at Malentrum

World War I: transport of wounded Austro-Hungarian soldiers from the Piave war front at Malentrum, Austro-Hungarian Army photograph Brembilla Malentrata. Date of Photograph:24/11/1917

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: First World War: chariot with the belongings of displaced persons Malentrata

First World War: chariot with the belongings of displaced persons Malentrata, Photography of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Brembilla Malentrata. Date of Photograph:24/11/1917

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: First World War: cevacuees of Malentrata with their household goods

First World War: cevacuees of Malentrata with their household goods, Photography of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Brembilla Malentrata. Date of Photograph:24/11/1917

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Church destroyed by Italian artillery shooting at Austro-Hungarian troops during the First World

Church destroyed by Italian artillery shooting at Austro-Hungarian troops during the First World War, Ponte di Piave Ponte di Piave. Date of Photograph:19/11/1917

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Church destroyed by Italian artillery attacking Austro-Hungarian troops during the First World

Church destroyed by Italian artillery attacking Austro-Hungarian troops during the First World War, Ponte di Piave Ponte di Piave. Date of Photograph:20/01/1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: A temporary bridge over the Piave river near Zenson di Piave

A temporary bridge over the Piave river near Zenson di Piave Zenson di Piave. Date of Photograph:25/12/1917

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Soldiers crossing a temporary bridge over the Piave river near Zenson di Piave

Soldiers crossing a temporary bridge over the Piave river near Zenson di Piave Zenson di Piave. Date of Photograph:25/12/1917

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Soldier sitting on the ruins of a building in Zenson di Piave

Soldier sitting on the ruins of a building in Zenson di Piave Zenson di Piave. Date of Photograph:25/12/1917

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Mountain refuge, Vittorio Veneto

Mountain refuge, Vittorio Veneto Vittorio Veneto. Date of Photograph:22/02/1917

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: First World War: some soldiers with a donkey during the carnival in Codroipo

First World War: some soldiers with a donkey during the carnival in Codroipo, Photography of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Codroipo. Date of Photograph:1916-1917

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: Italian prisoners to work in a village near al Tagliamento

World War I: Italian prisoners to work in a village near al Tagliamento, Photography of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Friuli Venetia Julia. Date of Photograph:1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Garden in Lysekil in Sweded

Garden in Lysekil in Sweded Sweden Lysekil. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Construction of a canteen for officers on the Sette Comuni plateau, Malga Fossetta, Asiago

Construction of a canteen for officers on the Sette Comuni plateau, Malga Fossetta, Asiago Asiago Malga Fossetta. Date of Photograph:1916-1917

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: A woman sitting on the railing of a balcony during a dance party

A woman sitting on the railing of a balcony during a dance party Germany Pegli. Date of Photograph:1940 ca

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Italian army officers

Italian army officers Italy. Date of Photograph:1916-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: King Vittorio Emanuele III of Savoy (1869-1947) on horseback looks at the army

King Vittorio Emanuele III of Savoy (1869-1947) on horseback looks at the army. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Group portrait, Poland

Group portrait, Poland Poland. Date of Photograph:1945 circa

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Characters of Florence Capital: portrait of the son of Louis William Cambray Digny

Characters of Florence Capital: portrait of the son of Louis William Cambray Digny, Minister of Agriculture, Industry and Commerce and Mayor of Florence from 1865 to 1867 Florence

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Characters of Florence Capital: portrait of Louis William Cambray Digny, Minister of Agriculture

Characters of Florence Capital: portrait of Louis William Cambray Digny, Minister of Agriculture, Industry and Commerce and Mayor of Florence from 1865 to 1867 Florence. Date of Photograph:1870 ca

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Characters of Florence Capital: portrait of Virginia Tolomei Biffi wife of Louis William Cambray

Characters of Florence Capital: portrait of Virginia Tolomei Biffi wife of Louis William Cambray Digny, Minister of Agriculture

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Characters of Florence Capital: portrait of Natalia Bormioli Corsini

Characters of Florence Capital: portrait of Natalia Bormioli Corsini Florence. Date of Photograph:1870 ca

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: First World War: an Austro-Hungarian delegation visiting the italian war zones, Cave of Podgora

First World War: an Austro-Hungarian delegation visiting the italian war zones, Cave of Podgora, Photography of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Gorizia Piedimonte del Calvario (Podgora)

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: First World War: interior of a church of Duino-Aurisina/Devin-Nabreina after a bombing

First World War: interior of a church of Duino-Aurisina/Devin-Nabreina after a bombing, Photography of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Duino - Aurisina. Date of Photograph:28/08/1917

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: First World War: building under construction as a military base in Cormons

First World War: building under construction as a military base in Cormons, Photography of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Cormons. Date of Photograph:13/11/1917

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: First World War: Austrian soldiers on the bank of the river Isonzo

First World War: Austrian soldiers on the bank of the river Isonzo, Photography of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Friuli Venetia Julia. Date of Photograph:16/09/1917

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: First World War: Austrian soldiers while bathing in the river Isonzo

First World War: Austrian soldiers while bathing in the river Isonzo, Photography of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Friuli Venetia Julia. Date of Photograph:1917

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: First World War: rubble of a bombed house in Nabresina (Aurisina)

First World War: rubble of a bombed house in Nabresina (Aurisina), Photography of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Duino - Aurisina. Date of Photograph:25/08/1917

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: First World War: Austrian soldiers on a boat on the river Isonzo near San Canzian d'Isonzo

First World War: Austrian soldiers on a boat on the river Isonzo near San Canzian d'Isonzo, Photography of the Austro-Hungarian Empire San Canzian D'Isonzo San Canzian d'Isonzo

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: First World War: soldiers in front of the rubble of a bombed house in Nabresina (Aurisina)

First World War: soldiers in front of the rubble of a bombed house in Nabresina (Aurisina), Photography of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Duino - Aurisina. Date of Photograph:25/08/1917

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: First World War: officers mess inside a quarry on the Isonzo front

First World War: officers mess inside a quarry on the Isonzo front, Photography of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Friuli Venetia Julia. Date of Photograph:01/09/1917

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: First World War:bombed buildings of Piazza Vittorio Emanuele in Palmanova

First World War:bombed buildings of Piazza Vittorio Emanuele in Palmanova, Photography of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Palmanova. Date of Photograph:23/11/1917




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"Unveiling the Layers of Contemporary History: A Glimpse into the Past" Step into a world frozen in time, where iconic figures and pivotal moments shaped our present. In this captivating collection, we embark on a journey through contemporary history subjects that continue to resonate today. The portrait of Lenin in his study transports us to an era of revolution and ideological fervor. The intensity captured within those lines etched on double-weight paper reveals the depth of his convictions. Amidst the chaos of World War I, soldiers found solace in love letters penned to their beloveds. Through a black and white photograph, we glimpse their vulnerability amidst the horrors of battle. A line of Italian Alpine troops marching on Adamello during World War I evokes both awe and admiration for their unwavering determination. These monochrome images remind us that heroism knows no color. Sentry duty on Adamello during World War I showcases stoic faces guarding against unseen threats. Their unwavering commitment to protect serves as a testament to human resilience even in times of great adversity. Guards leading prisoners stand as stark reminders that war leaves scars not only on battlefields but also within hearts and minds forever altered by conflict's cruel embrace. In Monaco 1938, a soldier stands watch over the Memorial for fallen comrades - an embodiment of honor and remembrance etched upon his face. This poignant image encapsulates sacrifice made by countless souls who fought bravely for freedom. World War I unfolds before our eyes with Mortaio da 210 photographed on August 28th, 1917 - an artifact capturing destructive power harnessed by nations at war. As German forces invaded Ukraine from 1914-1916, soldiers stood united against overwhelming odds. Group photographs reveal camaraderie forged amidst chaos while offering glimpses into lives disrupted by global turmoil. Italian soldiers stationed in Val Chiusone embody resilience amid adversity in September 1917.