Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Stone, Bronze and Iron

Vittorio Emanuele II by Augusto Rivalta, LivornoThe statue of “Vittorio Emanuele II” by Augusto Rivalta.Ironwork on a window, LivornoQuite elaborate ironwork on a fanlight window.Sea monster by Pietro Tacca (copy), LivornoPortrait of a sea monster, part of the fountains by Pietro Tacca.Palazzo San Sebastiano, LivornoThe terrace above the loggia of “Palazzo San Sebastiano”.Banco di Napoli, LivornoWindow grate with the monogram of the former “Banco di Napoli” in “Via Cairoli”.

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17 comments:

  1. These are incredible VP. Really nice.

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  2. I like the ironwork and the seamonster is interesting!

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  3. Faces and letters that write history. Impressive.


    Please have a good Tuesday.

    daily athens

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  4. That sea monster is sort of creepy looking! Nice shots.

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  5. A very eye catching series of shots. Love the statue!

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  6. Extremely representative photos of Stone, Bronze and Iron. My favorites are the "fan" window, the window grate and the sea monster (he really is quite interesting).

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  7. What a great collection of decorative metal objects. This was a fruitful walk, VP.

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  8. That is one scary sea monster.

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  9. I particularly like the horse and the window.

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  10. For those with eyes to see and a camera to shoot, your streets offer the most diverse and interesting attractions.

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  11. Amazing set of iron details and I love the sculpture, the horse and the brave important man!
    Vittorio is a "name"always present in my family, I like a lot! :)
    Léia

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  12. My favourite is fanlight windows, however all are lovely!
    By the way, I scheduled some ironworks for this wee as well:)

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  13. I love the top statue of the horse and rider! Very regal!

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  14. I've never seen anything like that fanlight window! So fashionable :-D

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  15. Again, you have eyes for beautiful details.
    Thanks for sharing!:)

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  16. The fanlight window and the Sea Monster are amazing! Love them both.

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  17. You see the best stuff. I like the ironwork on the half window. MB

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