Carrara Collection (page 3)

Marble Arch 1981
Marble Arch, designed by John Nash in 1828. Made of Carrara marble and originally intended as a grand gateway to Buckingham Palace. Date: 1960s

Carrara City Flags series N6 Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands
Artokoloro

Putti 1577-1640 Earth red wash highlighted
Artokoloro

Marble Cave of Fantiscritti, Carrara, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Source Size = 3811 x 2893
The Marble Quarries of Carrara

Portrait Bust of the Artists Brother, the Sculptor John Gibson, R.A. Chiseled on supporting column on back of bust: " AD NATURAM | FECIT | B

Thomas Dawson, 1st Baron Dartrey (Later 1st Viscount Cremorne) Chiselled within a circular band around an armorial cartouche on the front of the socle

Italy, Tuscany, Massa-Carrara, marble quarry at Carrara
Aerial view of a marble quarry at Carrara - Province of Massa-Carrara, Tuscany Region, Italy

Ravaccione marble quarry, artwork
Ravaccione marble quarry, historical artwork. This quarry is in the Ravaccione quarrying valley near Carrara, Tuscany, Italy

Scene of Court. ca. 1460. Detail of the frontal of the wedding chest, in the past attributed to Bonifacio Bembo. Anonymous of the Lombardian school. Renaissance art. Quattrocento. Tempera on wood

FERRARI, Defendente (1480-1540). Christ in meditation

Italy. Rome. Trajans Column. 2nd century A. D. Forum of Trajan
Italy. Rome. Trajans Column. 2nd century A.D. Forum of Trajan

MARBLE: QUARRY, 1852. Marble quarry at Carrara, Tuscany, Italy. Wood engraving, 1852

ITALY: CARRARA MOUNTAINS. Scene at a marble quarry in the Carrara Mountains of Tuscany, Italy. Wood engraving, c1875, after Harry Fenn

Siena Cathedral, Italy - Interior - Pulpit designed and carved by Nicola Pisano. Made of Carrara marble and considered Pisanos masterpiece. Date: circa 1910s

Marble Arch 1950S
Marble Arch, designed by John Nash in 1828. Made of Carrara marble and originally intended as a grand gateway to Buckingham Palace. Date: early 1950s

Marble Arch 1940S
Marble Arch, designed by John Nash in 1828. Made of Carrara marble and originally intended as a grand gateway to Buckingham Palace. Date: 1940s

QUARRYING / 1867
A view in the Carrara, the Ravaccione Quarries

Carrara marble, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Carrara marble quarry near Antona in Apuane Alps, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Marble from Carrara
Twelve oxen are needed to drag this piece of marble from the quarries at Carrara, Italy

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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.