Work And Vocation Collection (#5)

Portrait of Monsieur Oberfeld, composer
3572868 Portrait of Monsieur Oberfeld, composer. by Manuel, Henri (1874-1947); (add.info.: Europe 1926 Photographer: Henri, Manuel); Alinari Archives, Florence

Cyprus': women in the lavatories of Levka
3570779 Cyprus': women in the lavatories of Levka; (add.info.: Levka, Cyprus 1878-1879 ca. Photographer: Thomson, John); Alinari Archives, Florence

"Street life in London": Covent garden labourers, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570760 "Street life in London": Covent garden labourers, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low, Marston)

"Street life in London": photography on the common and waiting for a hire
3570751 "Street life in London": photography on the common and waiting for a hire, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson)

"Street life in London": London cabmen, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570742 "Street life in London": London cabmen, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low, Marston)

Portrait of the actress Mary Anderson
3575984 Portrait of the actress Mary Anderson; (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1890-1899 Photographer: Barraud); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of the professor Cesare Lombroso
3575816 Portrait of the professor Cesare Lombroso; (add.info.: Turin 1885 ca. Photographer: Maza, Emilio); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of American violinist Nahan Franko
3575986 Portrait of American violinist Nahan Franko; (add.info.: New York, United States 1885-1890 Photographer: Rockwood); Alinari Archives, Florence

An actor in stage costume, armed with a quaterstaff, takes a defensive pose
3569978 An actor in stage costume, armed with a quaterstaff, takes a defensive pose.; (add.info.: Italy 1875 ca. Photographer: Cane, Fratelli); Alinari Archives, Florence

Two camel with their drivers and an Egyptian soldier in Gizeh (photo)
3569959 Two camel with their drivers and an Egyptian soldier in Gizeh (photo); (add.info.: El-Giza, Egypt 1897 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Tennis tournament on a grass court in St. Moritz: the two French brothers, Vacherot
3569947 Tennis tournament on a grass court in St. Moritz: the two French brothers, Vacherot, were the winners of the most important prizes by Unknown photographer

Princess Maria Letizia Bonaparte, Duchess of Aosta, in a carriage in Piazza d'Armi in Turin
3569885 Princess Maria Letizia Bonaparte, Duchess of Aosta, in a carriage in Piazza d'Armi in Turin by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Piazza d'Armi)

Farmers preparing bales of hay
3569213 Farmers preparing bales of hay; (add.info.: Great Britain 1867 Photographer: Hobson); Alinari Archives, Florence

Charles De Gaulle
3566419 Charles De Gaulle by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Europe 1942 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Louis Armstrong
3566418 Louis Armstrong by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: United States 1930-1940 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

The center of Como near Plinius Hotel. In the background the Caffe dei Bagni
3562994 The center of Como near Plinius Hotel. In the background the Caffe dei Bagni by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Como 1900-1905 Photographer)

Studio reconstruction of a scene from a play interpreted by Mademoiselle Milcamps and Monsier Corin
3562460 Studio reconstruction of a scene from a play interpreted by Mademoiselle Milcamps and Monsier Corin by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: 1900-1910 ca)

Half-length portrait of the Opera singer Martin in stage costume
3562457 Half-length portrait of the Opera singer Martin in stage costume by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: 1900-1910 ca)

Portrait of a woman
3568443 Portrait of a woman by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Trieste 1920-1930 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

American soldiers in Place de la Concorde
3567148 American soldiers in Place de la Concorde by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Paris, Place de la Concorde, France 1944 Liberation of Paris)

Channel Gotha, Gamla, Trollhattan, Sweden
3569292 Channel Gotha, Gamla, Trollhattan, Sweden by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Trollhattan, Sweden 1890-1900 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Women embroiderers
3568988 Women embroiderers by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Belgium 1890 - 1900 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Model posing in traditional dress
3570853 Model posing in traditional dress by Michetti, Francesco Paolo (1851-1929); (add.info.: Model posing in traditional dress Photographer: Michetti, Francesco Paolo); Alinari Archives, Florence

View of Athens
3575914 View of Athens by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Athens, Greece 1904 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Verona: view of the interior of the Arena
3575835 Verona: view of the interior of the Arena by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Verona 1890 ca. Date of Artwork: I sec)

Portrait of the actress Anree Kleber, together with three children in the film "L'Arlesienne"
3572950 Portrait of the actress Anree Kleber, together with three children in the film "L'Arlesienne". by Unknown photographer

View of the Trajan Forum in Rome, with the Trajan Column and the Churches of the Santissimo Nome di Maria
3560786 View of the Trajan Forum in Rome, with the Trajan Column and the Churches of the Santissimo Nome di Maria and of Santa Maria di Loreto in the background by Unknown photographer

A charming scene depicting a very young photographer, taking a picture of two children with his tripod mounted camera
3565280 A charming scene depicting a very young photographer, taking a picture of two children with his tripod mounted camera by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: France 1918 ca)

Half-length portrait of the film actor Waldemar Psilander as a clown
3561683 Half-length portrait of the film actor Waldemar Psilander as a clown by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: 1910-1920 ca)

Photograph of the actor Bergonzoni in a jester costume
3569979 Photograph of the actor Bergonzoni in a jester costume; (add.info.: Bologna 1875 ca. Photographer: Sorgato, Brothers); Alinari Archives, Florence

Tennis tournament on a grass court in St. Moritz: The match is between the young Frenchman Vacherot and the Englishman
3569949 Tennis tournament on a grass court in St. Moritz: The match is between the young Frenchman Vacherot and the Englishman, Frost by Unknown photographer

Queen Victoria of England with her daughter Princess Beatrice of Battenberg
3569896 Queen Victoria of England with her daughter Princess Beatrice of Battenberg and a lady-in-waiting to board a carriage while crossing the square of the Cascine in Florence by Unknown

Spectators at racing in Poggio a Caiano: the Duke of Aosta, while talks with Piero Strozzi
3569895 Spectators at racing in Poggio a Caiano: the Duke of Aosta, while talks with Piero Strozzi by Unknown photographer

Police welcomes the arrival of the King of Italy Umberto I (1844-1900) in Rome to horse racing
3569889 Police welcomes the arrival of the King of Italy Umberto I (1844-1900) in Rome to horse racing by Unknown photographer

Animated view of Venice
3571028 Animated view of Venice; (add.info.: Venice 1890-1895 Photographer: Ongania, Ferdinando); Alinari Archives, Florence

A couple of peasants arm in arm moving down a country path. A windmill can be seen on the right
3570975 A couple of peasants arm in arm moving down a country path. A windmill can be seen on the right; (add.info.: 1885-1890 ca. Photographer: Robinson, Ralph W.); Alinari Archives, Florence

The ballerina Loiee Fuller dancing in Rodin's garden in Paris. The picture has sharp contrasts of light and shade
3571021 The ballerina Loiee Fuller dancing in Rodin's garden in Paris. The picture has sharp contrasts of light and shade; (add.info.: Paris, France 1900 ca)

Portrait of the singers Layton and Johnstone, seated next to a piano, 1938 (print on double-weight paper)
3572873 Portrait of the singers Layton and Johnstone, seated next to a piano, 1938 (print on double-weight paper) by Manuel, Henri (1874-1947); (add.info.: France 1938 Photographer: Henri)

"Street life in London": the indipendent shoe-black, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570778 "Street life in London": the indipendent shoe-black, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low, Marston)

"Street life in London": public disinfectors, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570748 "Street life in London": public disinfectors, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low, Marston)

Water bearers, Cairo, Egypt, 1890 (print on double-weight paper)
3575964 Water bearers, Cairo, Egypt, 1890 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Cairo, Egypt 1890 ca. Photographer: Sebah, Pascal); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of a snake charmer
3568793 Portrait of a snake charmer; (add.info.: Egypt 1880-1890 ca. Photographer: Fiorillo); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of the acrobat Miss Leana Dare
3568791 Portrait of the acrobat Miss Leana Dare; (add.info.: Germany 1880-1890 ca. Photographer: Czihak A. F.); Alinari Archives, Florence

Austrian sewing workshop and fur
3569018 Austrian sewing workshop and fur; (add.info.: Austria 1900 ca. Photographer: Pressler K.); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of a sailor from Dalmatia
3568814 Portrait of a sailor from Dalmatia; (add.info.: Dalmatia 1900 ca. Photographer: Anelli, A.); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of the toreador Luis Mazantin, Spain
3566555 Portrait of the toreador Luis Mazantin, Spain. by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Seville, Spain 1880 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

The Prince of Wales riding an elephant while participating in a tiger hunt, in India
3567180 The Prince of Wales riding an elephant while participating in a tiger hunt, in India, 1864 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: India 1864 Photographer: Murray)

Arab female singer in Cairo, Egypt, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3568424 Arab female singer in Cairo, Egypt, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Cairo, Egypt 1880 ca. Photographer: Bechard, Henri); Alinari Archives, Florence

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"Finding Purpose: Exploring the Intersection of Work and Vocation" In a world filled with diverse individuals, the concept takes on various forms. As we delve into the lives of remarkable figures like Arrigo Boito, Jules Verne, Emile Zola, and Francesco Paolo Michetti through captivating photographs from different eras, we begin to unravel the essence of their chosen paths. Arrigo Boito's half-length portrait captures his passion for music as he immerses himself in creating melodies that touch souls. His dedication reminds us that true vocation lies in pursuing what sets our hearts ablaze. Stepping into an enchanting Cafe-Wine Bar in Turin transports us to a time when intellectuals gathered to exchange ideas. Here, amidst lively conversations and spirited debates, individuals discovered their calling by embracing intellectual pursuits or artistic endeavors. Jules Verne's presence in an 1880s photograph resonates with his imaginative spirit. Through his timeless tales of adventure and exploration, he inspires us to dream beyond boundaries and discover vocations that ignite our sense of wonder. Emile Zola's intense gaze captured in an 1880 photograph reflects his commitment to using words as a powerful tool for social change. He exemplifies how work can become more than just a means for survival but also a platform for advocating justice and equality. The vibrant lithograph showcasing a peasant woman from Rapino reminds us that vocational fulfillment isn't confined solely within urban landscapes, and is found among those who cultivate the land with love and devotion – finding purpose through nurturing nature itself. As Christ appears before His Apostles in divine radiance, we witness how spiritual callings intertwine with earthly occupations. The apostles' transformation from fishermen to spreaders of faith demonstrates how one's vocation can transcend conventional boundaries. Francesco Paolo Michetti's self-portrait reveals an artist lost within his own creative realm – a testament to the power of self-expression.