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Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Equestrian statue of Frederick V, Amalienborg, Copenaghen, 1754-1777 (print on double-weight paper)

Equestrian statue of Frederick V, Amalienborg, Copenaghen, 1754-1777 (print on double-weight paper)
3562902 Equestrian statue of Frederick V, Amalienborg, Copenaghen, 1754-1777 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Copenaghen, Amalienborg, Denmark 1900 ca)

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Ritratto di Camillo Benso, conte di Cavour (1810-1861)

Ritratto di Camillo Benso, conte di Cavour (1810-1861)
3560159 Ritratto di Camillo Benso, conte di Cavour (1810-1861); (add.info.: Ritratto di Camillo Benso, conte di Cavour (1810-1861)); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Viewers racecourse in the Cascine Park: General Pralormo, Neri Corsini, Alberto Rignano

Viewers racecourse in the Cascine Park: General Pralormo, Neri Corsini, Alberto Rignano, Gennaro Placci
3569907 Viewers racecourse in the Cascine Park: General Pralormo, Neri Corsini, Alberto Rignano, Gennaro Placci, the Countess Maud Ricci, Countess of Perkenstein by Levi

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Viewers racecourse in the Cascine Park: Giovanni Fabbroni, Marchese Eugenio Niccolini and his wife

Viewers racecourse in the Cascine Park: Giovanni Fabbroni, Marchese Eugenio Niccolini and his wife
3569898 Viewers racecourse in the Cascine Park: Giovanni Fabbroni, Marchese Eugenio Niccolini and his wife, the Countess Guicciardini, L

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Luigi Amedeo di Savoia-Aosta, Duke of Abruzzi, at the races

Luigi Amedeo di Savoia-Aosta, Duke of Abruzzi, at the races
3569887 Luigi Amedeo di Savoia-Aosta, Duke of Abruzzi, at the races by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Turin 31/05/1891 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: View of Campo Santi Giovanni and Paolo in Venice, with the Monument to Bartolomeo Colleoni

View of Campo Santi Giovanni and Paolo in Venice, with the Monument to Bartolomeo Colleoni
3575767 View of Campo Santi Giovanni and Paolo in Venice, with the Monument to Bartolomeo Colleoni and the Scuola Grande di San Marco; postcard; (add.info.: Campo SS)

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Portrait of the actress Gilda Darthy

Portrait of the actress Gilda Darthy
3572973 Portrait of the actress Gilda Darthy. by Manuel, Henri (1874-1947); (add.info.: France 1913 Photographer: Henri, Manuel); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Portrait of Camille Jullian, menber of the Academie Francaise

Portrait of Camille Jullian, menber of the Academie Francaise
3572911 Portrait of Camille Jullian, menber of the Academie Francaise. by Manuel, Henri (1874-1947); (add.info.: France 1924 Photographer: Henri, Manuel); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Portrait of the French writer Mme Balkis

Portrait of the French writer Mme Balkis
3572910 Portrait of the French writer Mme Balkis. by Manuel, Henri (1874-1947); (add.info.: France 1927 Photographer: Henri, Manuel); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Portrait of the composer Giuseppe Verdi

Portrait of the composer Giuseppe Verdi
3572288 Portrait of the composer Giuseppe Verdi; (add.info.: Paris, France 1875 ca. Photographer: Truchelut;Lemercier); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Half-length portrait of King Victor Emmanuel of Savoy in military uniform

Half-length portrait of King Victor Emmanuel of Savoy in military uniform
3570969 Half-length portrait of King Victor Emmanuel of Savoy in military uniform; (add.info.: 1874-1877 ca.); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: The Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)

The Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
3569244 The Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Italy 1855 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Portrait of the politician Filippo Turati

Portrait of the politician Filippo Turati
3569045 Portrait of the politician Filippo Turati; (add.info.: Italy 1890 ca. Photographer: Sciutti, Luigi); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Princess Yolanda of Savoy (1901-1986), Countess of Bergolo, horse

Princess Yolanda of Savoy (1901-1986), Countess of Bergolo, horse
3568665 Princess Yolanda of Savoy (1901-1986), Countess of Bergolo, horse by Ottolenghi, Silvio (1886-1953); (add.info.: 1920 ca. Photographer: Ottolenghi, Silvio); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Monument to Napoleon III, work of Francesco Barzaghi situated in the Sempione Park, Milan

Monument to Napoleon III, work of Francesco Barzaghi situated in the Sempione Park, Milan
3558216 Monument to Napoleon III, work of Francesco Barzaghi situated in the Sempione Park, Milan by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Barzaghi)

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Portrait of the French sculptor Auguste Rodin (1840-1917)

Portrait of the French sculptor Auguste Rodin (1840-1917)
3561024 Portrait of the French sculptor Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Europe 1910-1917 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Portrait of the Italian poet Giosue Carducci (1835-1907)

Portrait of the Italian poet Giosue Carducci (1835-1907)
3559584 Portrait of the Italian poet Giosue Carducci (1835-1907) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Portrait of the Italian poet Giosue Carducci (1835-1907)); Alinari Archives

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Portrait of Eleonora Duse

Portrait of Eleonora Duse
3561702 Portrait of Eleonora Duse by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Italy 1891-1895 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Half-length portrait of the famous French composer Jules Massenet

Half-length portrait of the famous French composer Jules Massenet
3561921 Half-length portrait of the famous French composer Jules Massenet; (add.info.: 1880-1890 ca. Photographer: Boyer, P.); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Album 'Barcelone 1888': The Spanish bullfighter Louis Mazzantini photographed along with other

Album "Barcelone 1888": The Spanish bullfighter Louis Mazzantini photographed along with other bullfighters
3563317 Album "Barcelone 1888": The Spanish bullfighter Louis Mazzantini photographed along with other bullfighters by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Barcelona)

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Three-quarter-length portrait of the Scottish High State Official Sir James Fergusson

Three-quarter-length portrait of the Scottish High State Official Sir James Fergusson, Governor of Bombay
3561422 Three-quarter-length portrait of the Scottish High State Official Sir James Fergusson, Governor of Bombay; (add.info.: 1889 ca)

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Half-length portrait of the Viceroy of the Indies Thomas Baring Count of Northbrook

Half-length portrait of the Viceroy of the Indies Thomas Baring Count of Northbrook
3561420 Half-length portrait of the Viceroy of the Indies Thomas Baring Count of Northbrook; (add.info.: 1889 ca. Photographer: Brooks, Vincent Day & Son;Lock And Whitfield); Alinari Archives

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: George, Prince of Wales, future King George V, photographed with his two sons

George, Prince of Wales, future King George V, photographed with his two sons
3562256 George, Prince of Wales, future King George V, photographed with his two sons; (add.info.: Europe 1905 ca. Photographer: Alessandra d'Inghilterra); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Three-quarter-length portrait of the singer Desmet in elegant late 19th century clothes

Three-quarter-length portrait of the singer Desmet in elegant late 19th century clothes
3562455 Three-quarter-length portrait of the singer Desmet in elegant late 19th century clothes; (add.info.: 1900-1910 ca. Photographer: Pricam Fils & Hauser); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Portrait of the actress Cecyl Tryan on the set of the 1918 film 'Spirale della morte'

Portrait of the actress Cecyl Tryan on the set of the 1918 film "Spirale della morte"
3561787 Portrait of the actress Cecyl Tryan on the set of the 1918 film "Spirale della morte" by Unknown photographer

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Portrait of Italian writer Gabriele D'Annunzio (1863-1938)

Portrait of Italian writer Gabriele D'Annunzio (1863-1938)
3561706 Portrait of Italian writer Gabriele D'Annunzio (1863-1938); (add.info.: 1910 ca. Photographer: Sciutto); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: The famous silent film actor Rodolfo Valentino in an elaborate stage costume of Eighteenth Century

The famous silent film actor Rodolfo Valentino in an elaborate stage costume of Eighteenth Century style for the film
3561686 The famous silent film actor Rodolfo Valentino in an elaborate stage costume of Eighteenth Century style for the film Monsieur Beaucaire'; (add.info.: 1925 ca)

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Half-length portrait in profile of the famous silent film actor Rodolfo Valentino

Half-length portrait in profile of the famous silent film actor Rodolfo Valentino
3561685 Half-length portrait in profile of the famous silent film actor Rodolfo Valentino; (add.info.: 1920-1925 ca. Photographer: Ballerini & Fratini;Paramount Films); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Half-length portrait of the French operetta composer Alexandre Charles Lecocq

Half-length portrait of the French operetta composer Alexandre Charles Lecocq
3561920 Half-length portrait of the French operetta composer Alexandre Charles Lecocq; (add.info.: 1875-1885 ca. Photographer: Nadar, Paul); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Half-length portrait of the French musician Edouard Colonne

Half-length portrait of the French musician Edouard Colonne
3561918 Half-length portrait of the French musician Edouard Colonne; (add.info.: 1875-1885 ca. Photographer: Reutlinger); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Guy de Maupassant, 19th century (b/w photo)

Guy de Maupassant, 19th century (b/w photo)
3561910 Guy de Maupassant, 19th century (b/w photo); (add.info.: Half-length portrait of the famous French author Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) Photographer: Boyer, P.); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Alphonse Daudet, c.1875-1885 (b/w photo)

Alphonse Daudet, c.1875-1885 (b/w photo)
3561908 Alphonse Daudet, c.1875-1885 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Half-length portrait of the French author Alphonse Daudet (1840-1897)); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Portrait of the French physiologist Claude Bernard

Portrait of the French physiologist Claude Bernard
3561903 Portrait of the French physiologist Claude Bernard; (add.info.: France 1870 ca. Photographer: Petit, Pierre); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Half-length portrait of the actress Gisella Pozzi

Half-length portrait of the actress Gisella Pozzi
3566229 Half-length portrait of the actress Gisella Pozzi; (add.info.: 1920 -1923 Photographer: Vettori, G); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Portrait of Victor Emmanuel II King of Italy on horseback

Portrait of Victor Emmanuel II King of Italy on horseback
3566190 Portrait of Victor Emmanuel II King of Italy on horseback; (add.info.: 1861 -1869 Photographer: Bernieri, Fratelli); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Wing shooting world Championship of the 'Tiro a Volo Lazio' club in Parioli

Wing shooting world Championship of the "Tiro a Volo Lazio" club in Parioli
3568479 Wing shooting world Championship of the "Tiro a Volo Lazio" club in Parioli, Rome; Vittorio Emanuele III of Savoy

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Portrait of the French designer and engraver Gustave Dore, c.1895

Portrait of the French designer and engraver Gustave Dore, c.1895
3562933 Portrait of the French designer and engraver Gustave Dore, c.1895 by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Europe 1865 ca)

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Half-length portrait of the French composer Camille Saint-Saens

Half-length portrait of the French composer Camille Saint-Saens
3561922 Half-length portrait of the French composer Camille Saint-Saens by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: 1870-1880 ca)

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Full-length portrait of Beatrice, Princess of Battenberg, daughter of Queen Victoria of Great

Full-length portrait of Beatrice, Princess of Battenberg, daughter of Queen Victoria of Great Britain
3561898 Full-length portrait of Beatrice, Princess of Battenberg, daughter of Queen Victoria of Great Britain by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: 1880-1890 ca)

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Portrait of Vittorio and Virginia Bourbon del Monte

Portrait of Vittorio and Virginia Bourbon del Monte
3564104 Portrait of Vittorio and Virginia Bourbon del Monte by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Italy 1930-1940 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Half-length portrait, in profile, of the Queen of Rumania Elizabeth of Wied

Half-length portrait, in profile, of the Queen of Rumania Elizabeth of Wied
3561613 Half-length portrait, in profile, of the Queen of Rumania Elizabeth of Wied, wife of Charles I (Author under the pseudonym Carmen Sylva) by Unknown photographer

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Full-length portrait of the famous actress Emma Gramatica

Full-length portrait of the famous actress Emma Gramatica
3571279 Full-length portrait of the famous actress Emma Gramatica by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: 1900-1905 ca. Photographer: Nunes Vais, Mario); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Gino Bartali during a cycling race

Gino Bartali during a cycling race
3568887 Gino Bartali during a cycling race by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: 1935-1950 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Half-length portrait of the film actress L. Gys in an elegant outfit complete with a large hat

Half-length portrait of the film actress L. Gys in an elegant outfit complete with a large hat
3561687 Half-length portrait of the film actress L. Gys in an elegant outfit complete with a large hat by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: 1910-1920 ca)

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Statue of Napoleon Bonaparte sculpted by Luigi and Francesco Righetti, from Antonio Canova's model

Statue of Napoleon Bonaparte sculpted by Luigi and Francesco Righetti, from Antonio Canova's model
3559846 Statue of Napoleon Bonaparte sculpted by Luigi and Francesco Righetti, from Antonio Canova's model. The work is found in the courtyard of the Brera Palace in Milan.; (add.info.: Artist)

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Half-length portrait of general Giuseppe Garibaldi with his daughter Clelia

Half-length portrait of general Giuseppe Garibaldi with his daughter Clelia
3566152 Half-length portrait of general Giuseppe Garibaldi with his daughter Clelia; (add.info.: 1875 -1880 ca. Photographer: Besso, Vittorio); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: Young Indian in traditional clothing, 1870 (print on double-weight paper)

Young Indian in traditional clothing, 1870 (print on double-weight paper)
3566147 Young Indian in traditional clothing, 1870 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: South America, America 1870-1880 ca. Photographer: Houseworth); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageOf Famous Persons Collection: The Spanish painter Mariano Fortuny (Maria Fortuny i Marsal 1838-1874) on his deathbed

The Spanish painter Mariano Fortuny (Maria Fortuny i Marsal 1838-1874) on his deathbed
3568850 The Spanish painter Mariano Fortuny (Maria Fortuny i Marsal 1838-1874) on his deathbed; (add.info.: Rome 21/11/1874 Photographer: Simonetti A. (attr.)); Alinari Archives, Florence




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"Capturing the Essence of Greatness: A Glimpse into the Lives of Famous Persons" Step into a world where creativity knows no bounds, as we explore the portraits and photographs that immortalize some of history's most renowned figures. From composers to writers, artists to nobles, these captivating images offer a window into their extraordinary lives. Delve into the depths of musical genius with David-Felicien-Cesar, his portrait exuding passion and brilliance. The half-length portrait of Arrigo Boito transports us back in time to witness the mastery of this famous musician, his eyes reflecting a lifetime dedicated to harmonies. Charles-Francoise Gounod's intense gaze in his black-and-white photograph speaks volumes about his contribution to classical music. Meanwhile, Jules Verne's enigmatic expression hints at the boundless imagination that fueled his timeless tales. Emile Zola's photograph captures a moment frozen in time - an image that encapsulates both determination and introspection. St. John the Baptist stands tall and majestic, reminding us of spiritual devotion through artistry. Francesco Paolo Michetti reveals himself through self-portraits; each stroke on canvas or click of a camera capturing not only physical features but also inner emotions. Witnessing him alongside his son Giorgio adds another layer to their story - one filled with love and shared artistic pursuits. The study for Michelangelo's Libyan Sibyl unveils glimpses of divine inspiration brought down onto paper by human hands. This masterpiece serves as a testament to humanity's ability to channel greatness from celestial realms. Lastly, let us not forget Countess Gonzaga and Alfonso Gonzaga - noble figures whose portraits radiate elegance and grace while offering insights into their privileged lives. These images serve as reminders that behind every great name lies an individual who dared to dream big; they inspire us all to pursue our passions relentlessly.