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Tag Archives: sculpture
In Casanova’s Footsteps: Rome–Villa Albani-Torlonia
To the east of the Tiber, outside the old city walls, past the Villa Borghese, lies the Villa Albani-Torlonia, known in Casanova’s era as simply the Villa Albani. Cardinal Alessandro Albani had it built, beginning in 1747, by architect Carlo … Continue reading
Posted in Casanova, Italian heritage, Rome
Tagged Anton Rafael Mengs, art, Cardinal Albani, Casanova, Giovanni Casanova, history, History of my Life, italian art, Italian heritage, Italian history, Italian men, italy, Johann Winckelmann, Roman history, Rome, sculpture, Villa Albani Torlonia
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The Nobles’ Hangout (or Your Next Place to Shop)
This image caught my eye as I crossed the bridge just before the Campo San Barnaba. I went inside to see what it had to offer. The owner, Stefano, was welcoming and friendly. What an eye for design he has! … Continue reading
Posted in Italian heritage, Venice
Tagged art, gardens, italy, masks, sculpture, travel, venezia, Venice, Venice history
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A Giant Among Books
You all know that I’m a big fan of Venice (obviously!), but I’m also a big fan of Laura Morelli and her books set in Venice. Her newest book has just come out, and, though it’s set in Florence (gasp!), … Continue reading
Posted in Italian heritage, Venice, Writing
Tagged art, books, Florence, italian art, Italian history, Italian men, italy, Laura Morelli, literature, michelangelo, reading, sculpture, travel, venezia, Venice, writing
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Meeting Marco
You can’t find him on Wikipedia. I guess you just have to go to his house. So I got on an airplane and flew for 11 hours then took a train and a taxi and ended up at the house of … Continue reading
Posted in Casanova, Venice, Writing
Tagged art, Bernhard Marr, books, Casanova, casanoviana, Casanovist, Duchcov, Dux, history, Intermediaire, Italian men, italy, Marco Leeflang, paintings, research, sculpture, travel, venezia, Venice, Venice history
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Secret Casanova Lives in The Netherlands
Bet you didn’t know that Casanova has a presence in Hilversum, The Netherlands! In front of the theater stands a statue known as “The Actor.” The sculptor, Gabriel Sterk, designed the piece at the request of a friend of mine, … Continue reading
Posted in Casanova, Venice, Writing
Tagged art, Casanova, Hilversum, history, History of my Life, Italian history, Italian men, italy, Netherlands, San Samuele, sculpture, seductive venice, travel, venezia, Venice, Venice history, writing
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Some Artwork Worth Noticing
I spotted these interesting works at the Museo Correr today. Here’s a painting by Giovanni Bellini where Jesus actually looks like he’s from the Middle East. Or does he look like he’s from the Planet of the Apes? This one … Continue reading
Posted in A Beautiful Woman in Venice, Venice, Writing
Tagged art, Bellini, history, Maria Boscola, Morosina Morosini, Museo Correr, museums, painting, palazzo, Palazzo Venier dei Leone, Peggy Guggenheim, regatta, sculpture, travel, venezia, Venice, writing
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Caption Me #2
Please provide a caption for this sculptured medallion, found near the fish market in Venice:
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