Society And Politics Collection (#3)

A model hugging her photographer
3565294 A model hugging her photographer by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: France 1900 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

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)

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

Album "Route photo of an American family from the United States (New Jersey) in Florence
3563120 Album "Route photo of an American family from the United States (New Jersey) in Florence, 1899-1912 ": Edward Self with daughters Harriet

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

Album "Cochinchine - Vues de l Interieur": a Vietnamese family near their home
3562529 Album "Cochinchine - Vues de l Interieur": a Vietnamese family near their home, 1890 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info)

Galerie des plenipotentiares au Congres de Paris. Count Camillo Benso di Cavour
3561667 Galerie des plenipotentiares au Congres de Paris. Count Camillo Benso di Cavour, President of the Council of Ministers of Italy; (add.info.: Paris, France 1856 Congress of Paris)

Portrait of a peasant family at the castle of Montalbano, also known as Rocca Tedalda
3564053 Portrait of a peasant family at the castle of Montalbano, also known as Rocca Tedalda, owned by the Beccari family and located near Florence

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

A group portrait during Umberto II of Savoy II and Maria Jose of Belgium wedding at Quirinale
3568671 A group portrait during Umberto II of Savoy II and Maria Jose of Belgium wedding at Quirinale by Unknown photographer

Married couple along with four priests
3568246 Married couple along with four priests by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Italy 1946 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of an Indian women with her daughters
3566987 Portrait of an Indian women with her daughters. by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: India 1890 - 1910 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

A moment in the awards ceremony at the 43rd Giro di Roma -International race
3569599 A moment in the awards ceremony at the 43rd Giro di Roma -International race, organized by the Corriere dello Sport and held in Rome on November 4, 1969 by Unknown photographer

Albert Lebrun going to vote
3567236 Albert Lebrun going to vote by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Paris, France 1930 ca. France, Third Republic, 1870-1940 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives

Portrait of a Chinese family
3561814 Portrait of a Chinese family by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: China 1890-1900 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898), politician and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
3561036 Portrait of William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898), politician and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom by Unknown photographer

Ceremonies and games called by the Centro Sportivo Italiano: procession of soccer players walk in Saint Peter's
3569606 Ceremonies and games called by the Centro Sportivo Italiano: procession of soccer players walk in Saint Peter's Square for Pope Pius XII

Portrait of Leonida Bissolati Bergamaschi. The photo was taken in 1916, during WWI
3562888 Portrait of Leonida Bissolati Bergamaschi. The photo was taken in 1916, during WWI. by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Friuli Venetia Julia 1916 World War I)

Queen Elena of Savoy posing with her daughters Jolanda and Giovanna in the gardens of the Royal Palace in Rome
3560578 Queen Elena of Savoy posing with her daughters Jolanda and Giovanna in the gardens of the Royal Palace in Rome, surrounded by a group of Red Cross nurses and medical officers

Card: Galube und Heimar, Germany, c.1910-20 (b/w photo)
3562351 Card: Galube und Heimar, Germany, c.1910-20 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: 1910-1920 ca.); Alinari Archives, Florence

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)

A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: portrait of the king of Thailand, 1875 (print on double-weight paper)
3564014 A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: portrait of the king of Thailand, 1875 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Bangkok, Thailand 1875 ca)

Album "Route photo of an American family from the United States (New Jersey) in Florence
3563119 Album "Route photo of an American family from the United States (New Jersey) in Florence, 1899-1912 ": Self family on vacation in South Orange and Quogue

Album "Route photo of an American family from the United States (New Jersey) in Florence
3563116 Album "Route photo of an American family from the United States (New Jersey) in Florence, 1899-1912 ": the Self family on vacation in Westhampton Beach on Long Island: Mrs

Album " Route photo of an American family from the United States (New Jersey) in Florence
3563148 Album " Route photo of an American family from the United States (New Jersey) in Florence, 1899-1912 ": family trip to Europe Self: Self and Mrs

Album " Route photo of an American family from the United States (New Jersey) in Florence
3563146 Album " Route photo of an American family from the United States (New Jersey) in Florence, 1899-1912 ": family trip to Europe Self: Self and Mrs

Album " Route photo of an American family from the United States (New Jersey) in Florence
3563139 Album " Route photo of an American family from the United States (New Jersey) in Florence, 1899-1912 ": Self family trip to Europe: Self Mrs

Album " Route photo of an American family from the United States (New Jersey) in Florence
3563130 Album " Route photo of an American family from the United States (New Jersey) in Florence, 1899-1912 ": Self family trip to Europe: Mr

Album " Route photo of an American family from the United States (New Jersey) in Florence
3563128 Album " Route photo of an American family from the United States (New Jersey) in Florence, 1899-1912 ": family trip to Europe Self: Self spouses in Vevey by Unknown photographer

Domestic workers, 1900 (print on double-weight paper)
3566858 Domestic workers, 1900 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Madagascar, Africa 1900 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Pineapple merchant, 1900 (print on double-weight paper)
3566857 Pineapple merchant, 1900 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Madagascar, Africa 1900 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

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

Group photo of the family Catastini
3564111 Group photo of the family Catastini by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: via Ricorboli, Florence 1915 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of two smiling young women, in traditional dress, from Stone Town on the island of Zanzibar, Tanzania
3569000 Portrait of two smiling young women, in traditional dress, from Stone Town on the island of Zanzibar, Tanzania, 1900 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Tanzania, island of Zanzibar)

Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli
3568616 Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli; (add.info.: 1870-1880 ca. Photographer: Downey, William & Daniel); Alinari Archives, Florence

People gathered in London for the coronation of Edward VII; Stereoscopic photograph
3568445 People gathered in London for the coronation of Edward VII; Stereoscopic photograph; (add.info.: England, London, Great Britain 1902 Date of Artwork: 1858 Photographer: Kilburn)

Spouses Maria Jose and Umberto of Savoy pay homage to the Unknown Soldier in Rome
3568675 Spouses Maria Jose and Umberto of Savoy pay homage to the Unknown Soldier in Rome; (add.info.: Altare della Patria)

The arrival of the Princess Maria Jose to Rome on the occasion of his marriage with Umberto di Savoia
3568674 The arrival of the Princess Maria Jose to Rome on the occasion of his marriage with Umberto di Savoia; (add.info)

Animated view of Piazza San Marco in Venice
3568805 Animated view of Piazza San Marco in Venice; (add.info.: Piazza S. Marco, Venice 1880 ca. Photographer: Salviati, Paolo); Alinari Archives, Florence

Wedding in Pordenone
3568522 Wedding in Pordenone; (add.info.: Pordenone 1930 ca. Photographer: Falomo, Piero); Alinari Archives, Florence

Wise gym in front of Giuseppe Motta school in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II in Quargnento
3562818 Wise gym in front of Giuseppe Motta school in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II in Quargnento; (add.info.: Vittorio Emanuele II Square, Quargnento 1925 ca)

Houses in the city of Damascus, Syria
3561677 Houses in the city of Damascus, Syria by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Damascus, Syria 1880 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Galerie des plenipotentiares au Congres de Paris. Lord Cowley, Ambassador of Great Britain
3561666 Galerie des plenipotentiares au Congres de Paris. Lord Cowley, Ambassador of Great Britain; (add.info.: Paris, France 1856 Congress of Paris)

Dante, urged by Beatrice, speaks with a pious spirit. Illustration of the Canto V of Paradiso of The Divine Comedy of
3561241 Dante, urged by Beatrice, speaks with a pious spirit. Illustration of the Canto V of Paradiso of The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri

Portrait of a young bride; the support contains the indication "Litteria bride"
3560373 Portrait of a young bride; the support contains the indication "Litteria bride" by Unknown photographer

Saint Ann contentedly contemplates her daughter. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante
3561272 Saint Ann contentedly contemplates her daughter. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Monument to Maria Brignole Sale, Duchess of Galliera. Work by Giulio Monteverde
3558316 Monument to Maria Brignole Sale, Duchess of Galliera. Work by Giulio Monteverde, located in the garden of Ospedale di Sant'Andrea (or Gallery) in Genoa by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920)

Old football with the kicking of the four of Florence Historic districts in Renaissance costumes in the presence of
3569935 Old football with the kicking of the four of Florence Historic districts in Renaissance costumes in the presence of King Umberto I and his wife

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"Society and Politics: A Tapestry of Art, History, and Power" In the realm of society and politics, art has long served as a mirror reflecting the intricate dynamics that shape our world. From iconic masterpieces to hidden gems, these diverse works offer glimpses into the ever-evolving nature of human civilization. The ethereal "Madonna with Child and Saints" transports us to a time when faith intertwined seamlessly with societal structures. Its delicate brushstrokes convey devotion while reminding us of the profound influence religion held over political systems. Contrasting this religious fervor is the enigmatic "Portrait of Lenin in his study. " This powerful image captures an era marked by ideological struggles and revolutionary change. Printed on double-weight paper, it symbolizes both physical weightiness and intellectual depth that defined Lenin's impact on society. Moving from paintings to sculptures, we encounter the exquisite "Plaque with the Stories of Saint Peter. " Crafted by skilled hands in ivory, it narrates tales that shaped early Christian communities. Through its intricate details, we witness how religious narratives were used to consolidate power within societies. Another masterpiece capturing societal dynamics is Camillo Procaccini's "Adoration of the Magi. " Housed at Galleria Estense in Modena, this work unveils not only artistic brilliance but also hints at political patronage during Renaissance times. It reminds us that art often thrived under influential patrons who sought to immortalize their status through creative endeavors. Venturing beyond Europe's borders takes us to ancient Egypt through Giovanni Battista Belzoni's drawings from Pharaoh Psammetic I's tomb decorations. These meticulous reproductions housed at London's British Museum transport us back millennia ago when pharaohs ruled supreme amidst grandeur and opulence—a testament to power dynamics ingrained within societies throughout history. Returning closer home brings forth another captivating artwork—the ivory triptych titled "Madonna with Child and Saints" from the Embriachi workshop.