Basilio Collection

SUGAR RAY ROBINSON (1921-1989). Robinson (right) during the seventh round of a fight
SUGAR RAY ROBINSON (1921-1989). Walker Smith, Jr. Robinson (right) during the seventh round of a fight against Carmen Basilio, 1957

Costume design for Basilio, from The Marriage of Figaro, 1905 (colour litho)
GIA938515 Costume design for Basilio, from The Marriage of Figaro, 1905 (colour litho) by Caramba, Luigi Sapelli (1865-1936); Museo Teatrale alla Scala, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: Le nozze di Figaro)

Carlos Basilio Ezeta, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432467 Carlos Basilio Ezeta, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Carlos Basilio Ezeta, 1852-1903. Military ruler and President of El Salvador, central America)

Basilio Huaylas Aka Peruvian Giant, The Tallest Man In Peru. This Is Only Known Image Of Him, Originally Published 1805. From The Strand Magazine Published 1894

Don Basilio. Pen and ink sketch of the character from Beaumarchias play Le Mariage de Figaro
544318 Don Basilio. Pen and ink sketch of the character from Beaumarchias play Le Mariage de Figaro. Henri Monnier (1805-1877) French cartoonist

Entrance of the Peasants (chromolitho)
735235 Entrance of the Peasants (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance of the Peasants)

Cherubino, the Count, Susannah and Basilio (chromolitho)
735236 Cherubino, the Count, Susannah and Basilio (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cherubino, the Count, Susanna and Basilio)

The Exposure of Cherubino, scene from The Marriage of Figaro
GIA938511 The Exposure of Cherubino, scene from The Marriage of Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le nozze di Figaro)

Design for a Painted Wall Decoration for Palazzo Massimo all Aracoeli (Rome), 1683

Wedding Basilio Quiteria
Wedding of Basilio and Quiteria

Six scenes from the opera The Marriage of Figaro, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
XJL379429 Six scenes from the opera The Marriage of Figaro, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91) by.; Bibliotheque-Musee de L Opera National de Paris, France; (add.info.: The Marriage of Figaro)

Don Basilio. Pen and ink sketch of the character from Beaumarchias play Le Mariage de Figaro. Henri Monnier (1805-1877) French cartoonist

Scene from Mozarts opera The Marriage of Figaro 1786 (1905). (Le Nozze di Figaro), comic opera (opera buffa) with libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte (1749-1838) after Beaumarchais

Rossini / Barbiere / Quartet
The celebrated quintet ( Buona sera... ) in Act Two - involving Almaviva, Rosina, Basilio, Bartolo and Figaro

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"Basilio: A Multifaceted Tale of Strength, Artistry, and Intrigue" Step into the ring with Basilio as he faces off against Sugar Ray Robinson in a legendary boxing match. The sweat glistens on their brows as they exchange blows during the intense seventh round. Meanwhile, in a different world entirely, Basilio takes on a new persona as he dons an exquisite costume designed for his role in "The Marriage of Figaro. " The vibrant colors of the 1905 lithograph bring out the character's charm and wit. But who is this enigmatic Basilio? A pen and ink sketch by French cartoonist Henri Monnier reveals him to be Don Basilio from Beaumarchias' play "Le Mariage de Figaro, " capturing his mischievous nature with every stroke. As we delve deeper into Basilio's story, we witness an enchanting scene - peasants entering a grand hall. Their joyful expressions hint at festivities surrounding Wedding Basilio Quiteria. Love is in the air. Yet another twist awaits us as we encounter Cherubino, the Count, Susannah, and Basilio himself depicted in a captivating chromolitho. What secrets lie beneath their intertwined destinies? Intrigue reaches its peak when Cherubino's exposure unfolds before our eyes - a pivotal moment from Mozart's opera "The Marriage of Figaro. " Will love conquer all or will chaos reign supreme? Beyond theatrical portrayals lies yet another facet of this captivating name - Basilios Huaylas. This Peruvian Giant stands tall as the tallest man in Peru according to historical records dating back to 1805. An image published almost ninety years later captures his towering presence for eternity. Finally, let us not forget Mozart's masterpiece itself - scenes from "The Marriage of Figaro" that transport us through time and space with each note played. Don Basilio emerges once again amidst this symphony of love, betrayal, and redemption.