Carrara Collection

Barga, Italy
Barga. View from the mediaeval Tuscan town of Barga across the Serchio river valley, towards the summit of Pania Secca (1171 metres) in the Apuan Alps, Italy

Europe, Italy, Tuscany. The beautiful wall painting of Michelangelos Davide made by Eduardo Kobra in the marble quarry of Cima di Gioia

Italy. Cremona Cathedral. Main facade
Cremona Cathedral. 12th - 15th centuries. Main facade

carrara marble quarries, massa carrara province, tuscany, italy

Europe, Italy, Tuscany. Colonnata and the marble quarries above Carrara

Europe, Italy, Tuscany. The active marble quarry Gioia seen from above

Europe, Italy, Tuscany. The marble quarries and the summit cross of Monte Tamburone above Carrara

Europe, Italy, Tuscany. The marble quarries and the little village of Colonnata above Carrara

Europe, Italy, Liguria. Lunigiana, an ancient little village on a hill

Italy, Tuscany, a view towards the village Pruno and the monte forato (mountain with a hole) in the Apuan Alps at sunrise

europe, Italy, Tuscany. A path in the Apuan mountains

Carrara Marble Quarry, Italy

Italy Carrara Marble Quarry pre-1900

Near Via Reggio, where Shelley's Body was Found, 1876 (oil on canvas)
2634797 Near Via Reggio, where Shelley's Body was Found, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Richmond, William Blake (1842-1921); 91.5x228.8 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Antinous, Ludovisi collection (carrara marble)
3042773 Antinous, Ludovisi collection (carrara marble) by Roman; Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Statue of Dionysus, Boncompagni Ludovisi collection (carrara marble)
3042833 Statue of Dionysus, Boncompagni Ludovisi collection (carrara marble) by Roman; Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Antinous, Ludovisi collection (carrara marble)
3042630 Antinous, Ludovisi collection (carrara marble) by Roman; Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Massa, near Carrara (litho)
7180381 Massa, near Carrara (litho) by Fulleylove, John (1847-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Massa, near Carrara. Illustration for The Picturesque Mediterranean, Special Edition (Cassell)

Marble Qurries of Ravaccione, at Carrara (engraving)
655048 Marble Qurries of Ravaccione, at Carrara (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marble Quarries of Ravaccione, at Carrara)

The New Walton Pier, Carrara, for the Shipment of Marble (engraving)
1618940 The New Walton Pier, Carrara, for the Shipment of Marble (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Walton Pier, Carrara)

The Marble Quarries of Carrara (engraving)
1618473 The Marble Quarries of Carrara (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marble Quarries of Carrara)

Pitti Tondo, c. 1504 (marble)
BEN52685 Pitti Tondo, c.1504 (marble) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); 90x83 cm; Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Veiled head of Emperor Augustus (marble) (detail of 696582)
696583 Veiled head of Emperor Augustus (marble) (detail of 696582) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo de Arte Romano, Merida, Badajoz, Spain; (add.info.: Caesar Augustus (63BC-14AD) Roman Emperor

T E Collcutt and Stanley Hamp, Architects (litho)
3652259 T E Collcutt and Stanley Hamp, Architects (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: T E Collcutt and Stanley Hamp, Architects)

Marble Arch, London (colour photo)
3094772 Marble Arch, London (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marble Arch, London. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Fountain of the Siren in Carrara (engraving)
969468 Fountain of the Siren in Carrara (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fountain of the Siren in Carrara)

The Marble Quarries of Carrara (litho)
1598643 The Marble Quarries of Carrara (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marble Quarries of Carrara)

Carrara Mountains, c. 1890 (oil on panel)
PNH468008 Carrara Mountains, c.1890 (oil on panel) by Richmond, William Blake (1842-1921); 22.5x50 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English

The Carrara Mountains from Pisa, 1845 - 1846 (oil on panel)
1217400 The Carrara Mountains from Pisa, 1845 - 1846 (oil on panel) by Watts, George Frederic (1817-1904); 28x45 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English

Embarkation of a Block of Marble: Avenza (engraving)
655047 Embarkation of a Block of Marble: Avenza (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Embarkation of a Block of Marble: Avenza)

Marble quarries near Carrara (engraving)
969471 Marble quarries near Carrara (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marble quarries near Carrara)

Transport d un bloc de marbre, a Carrare (engraving)
3645889 Transport d un bloc de marbre, a Carrare (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transport d un bloc de marbre, a Carrare)

Ravaccione Quarries, Carrara (colour litho)
2791618 Ravaccione Quarries, Carrara (colour litho) by Formilli, Commendator (19th-20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ravaccione Quarries, Carrara)

Veiled head of Emperor Augustus (marble)
696584 Veiled head of Emperor Augustus (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo de Arte Romano, Merida, Badajoz, Spain; (add.info.: Caesar Augustus (63BC-14AD) Roman Emperor

Group of quarriers at work in one of the quarries of Ravaccione, c. 1890-1900 (b / w photo)
ALI234801 Group of quarriers at work in one of the quarries of Ravaccione, c.1890-1900 (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Carrara, Tuscany, Italy; Alinari

Carrara (engraving)
1092488 Carrara (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carrara. Illustration for The Gallery of Geography by Thomas Milner (William Mackenzie, c 1880)

Close encounter
Marco Bianchetti

Carrara, from the City Flags series (N6) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

The world-famed marble quarries at Carrara, Italy, c1909. Creator: Unknown
The world-famed marble quarries at Carrara, Italy, c1909. Carrara on the Carrione River in Tuscany is notable for the white or blue-grey marble quarried there

Marble blocks for the finest sculptures at Carrara, Italy, c1909. Creator: Unknown
Marble blocks for the finest sculptures at Carrara, Italy, c1909. Carrara on the Carrione River in Tuscany is notable for the white or blue-grey marble quarried there

General view of the city of Carrara, Italy, 1895. Creator: Unknown
General view of the city of Carrara, Italy, 1895. The marble quarries at Carrara in northern Italy have been used since Roman times

Moses. 1513-1515. Statue by Michelangelo (1475-1564). Marble
Moses. 1513-1515. Statue by Michelangelo (Michelangelo Buonarroti) (1475-1564). Marble. San Pietro in Vincoli Church. Rome. Italy

Landscape Castle Massa di Carrara Leo von Klenze
Landscape with the Castle of Massa di Carrara; Leo von Klenze (German, 1784 - 1864); 1827; Oil on canvas; 77.2 × 101 cm (30 3, 8 × 39 3, 4 in.)

italy, Tuscany, a view towards the village Pruno and the monte forato (mountain with a hole) in the Apuan Alps at sunrise in midsummer

Tomb of Pope Julius II (1443-1513). 1505-1545. By Michelange
Tomb of Pope Julius II (1443-1513). 1505-1545. Built by Michelangelo (Michelangelo Buonarroti) (1475-1564) and his assistants. Detail. San Pietro in Vincoli Church. Rome. Italy

BEMBO, Bonifacio (1420-1482). The Visconti Tarot. mid. 15th c. Horse card. Painting. ITALY. Bergamo. Galleria dell Accademia Carrara (Carrara Academy Gallery)

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Carrara: A Marvelous Italian Gem Nestled in the picturesque region of Tuscany, Italy lies the enchanting town of Carrara. Known for its exquisite marble quarries and rich cultural heritage, this hidden gem offers a captivating journey through history. Barga, a charming village nearby, showcases the true essence of traditional Italian life. Its cobblestone streets and rustic architecture transport you to a bygone era. As you wander through Barga's narrow alleys, you can't help but be captivated by its old-world charm. Europe's artistic legacy is beautifully showcased in Carrara with Michelangelo's magnificent wall paintings adorning its walls. The sheer brilliance and intricacy of his work leave visitors awe-inspired as they witness firsthand the genius that once graced these very streets. A short distance away stands Cremona Cathedral, boasting an impressive main facade that exudes grandeur and architectural splendor. This sacred place serves as a testament to Italy's deep-rooted religious traditions and architectural prowess. The renowned Carrara Marble Quarry takes center stage in this mesmerizing town. With its pristine white marble extracted from these quarries for centuries, it has become synonymous with elegance and luxury worldwide. Stepping foot into this quarry feels like stepping back in time to pre-1900s Italy when craftsmanship was revered above all else. History buffs will find themselves drawn to Via Reggio where Shelley's body was found in 1876. The hauntingly beautiful oil painting depicting this event transports us back to that fateful day while reminding us of Shelley's literary contributions that continue to inspire generations today. Dante Alighieri once wrote "Vuolsi così colà dove si puote ciò che si vuole, " meaning one desires what one can achieve there - perfectly encapsulating Carrara's spirit of ambition and determination prevalent within its marble quarries.