Society And Politics Collection (#7)

Spectators at the Horse Show, Cascine Park, Florence
3569934 Spectators at the Horse Show, Cascine Park, Florence by Levi, Giorgio Enrico (19th-20th century) (attr.to); (add.info.: Cascine Park)

Police at horseracing race course San Siro in Milan
3569913 Police at horseracing race course San Siro in Milan by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: race course S)

Viewers racecourse in the Cascine Park: Mayor Torrigiani, the Scilla princess, the Duchess of Beaufromont
3569909 Viewers racecourse in the Cascine Park: Mayor Torrigiani, the Scilla princess, the Duchess of Beaufromont, the Countess Maud Ricci, the Marchesa Torrigiani Tozzoni

Crowd of spectators on the shore of Po for the race, Turin
3569875 Crowd of spectators on the shore of Po for the race, Turin by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Turin 26/06/1898 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Group of middle-class at the Grand Prix Longchamps, Paris
3569863 Group of middle-class at the Grand Prix Longchamps, Paris by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Paris, France 1895 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives

Portrait of Elisabeth Empress of Bavaria (1837-1898)
3569317 Portrait of Elisabeth Empress of Bavaria (1837-1898); (add.info.: Austria 1865 Photographer: Angerer, Ludwig); Alinari Archives, Florence

Album "Duce": Benito Mussolini inspects the colonial troops in Libya (b/w photo)
1253698 Album "Duce": Benito Mussolini inspects the colonial troops in Libya (b/w photo) by Ottolenghi, Silvio (1886-1953); (add.info.: Ottolenghi)

The Great Tribune on the day of racing, Epsom
3561133 The Great Tribune on the day of racing, Epsom by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Epsom, Great Britain 1900-1910 ca)

Crowd of people in the street Karl Johan, Oslo; background Royal Palace
3569261 Crowd of people in the street Karl Johan, Oslo; background Royal Palace by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Oslo)

fascist salute
3569993 fascist salute; (add.info.: Italy 1930 ca. Photographer: Ferrania); Alinari Archives, Florence

Curiousity Italy. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

New plan today Italy. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

Grain harvest Italy. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

Town poverty Italy. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

A crowd Italy. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

A square teeming with people Italy. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Portrait of family with little boy playing with cubes Italy. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Spectators watch a basketball player take a shot during a game. Italy. Date of Photograph:1940 - 1950

School trip Italy. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

Altar on the street Italy. Date of Photograph:ante 1957

The Knot Italy. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

Town staircase Italy. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

Friends gathering Italy. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

Couple sitting behind a wall Italy. Date of Photograph:1960 ca

The stone huts in Matera Matera. Date of Photograph:1960 ca

Baby eats a cremino sitting at a bar close to his mother Italy. Date of Photograph:1960 ca

A floating dock on the sea, Viareggio Versilia / Viareggio. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

A little girl having a snack in a courtyard Lazio. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

Three elderly working class women talking while standing along a road illuminated by the pale sun. The womens shadows are reflected in a pool of rain water on the pavement

Publicity of the CGE (Compagnia generale di elettricit-Milano), illustration taken from the magazine "L'Illustrazione Italiana" of september 1954

Ambrosoli honey candies publicity, illustration, taken from the magazine "L'Illustration Italian" Florence Library of the Alinari National Museum of Photography Drawing International

Withdrawal ceremony of the English allied troops in front of the Palazzo della Provincia in Naples
3562671 Withdrawal ceremony of the English allied troops in front of the Palazzo della Provincia in Naples. The soldiers, standing to attention

Umberto II of Savoy and Maria Jose of Belgium in the day of their wedding at Quirinale
3563063 Umberto II of Savoy and Maria Jose of Belgium in the day of their wedding at Quirinale by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Portrait of the marquis Gino Capponi
3566151 Portrait of the marquis Gino Capponi by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: 1865 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Album "Famous people": portrait of Urbano Rattazzi and Mary on the day of their marriage
3563281 Album "Famous people": portrait of Urbano Rattazzi and Mary on the day of their marriage by Unknown photographer

Toast the couple Perugia. Date of Photograph:1976

Full-length portrait of a bride and groom in their wedding clothes
3571018 Full-length portrait of a bride and groom in their wedding clothes by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: 1920-1940 ca)

Displays and games called by the Centro Sportivo Italiano: the athletes process in Piazza San Pietro
3569607 Displays and games called by the Centro Sportivo Italiano: the athletes process in Piazza San Pietro, before Pope Pius XII

Venetian costumes and masks: a peddler of plants
3569352 Venetian costumes and masks: a peddler of plants by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Venice 1860 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Models next to a car in the first Grand Prix de la Ville de Bandol
3568564 Models next to a car in the first Grand Prix de la Ville de Bandol by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Bandol)

View of the Town Hall, Pula
3560328 View of the Town Hall, Pula by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Pula, Croatia 1920-1930 Date of Artwork: 1653 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

"The return" - a young man greets his family Tuscany. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

Exterior view of the Costanzo Ciano Hospital in Livorno in Leghorn Livorno. Date of Photograph:1941 ca

The photographer Luigi Betti with his wife and his daughter Anna Carla, aboard their sidecar with motorcycle MAS 109L model 1930 Tuscany. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

Bronze statue at the Tomb of Augustus I in the Cathedral of Freiberg, Germany. Detail of the bust
3569835 Bronze statue at the Tomb of Augustus I in the Cathedral of Freiberg, Germany. Detail of the bust by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Freiberg)

Group of people at the Andana degli Anelli at the harbour, Livorno Livorno. Date of Photograph:1945-1950 ca

Fifth Centennial of the birth of Christopher Columbus - Colombiadi Sportive in Genoa: spectators along the jetty
3569667 Fifth Centennial of the birth of Christopher Columbus - Colombiadi Sportive in Genoa: spectators along the jetty, watching the rowing competition by Unknown photographer

Four women resting on a bench in Gorki Park, Moscow, Russia
3567029 Four women resting on a bench in Gorki Park, Moscow, Russia by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Moscow, Gorki Park, Russia 1960 ca)

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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.