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Albani Collection

Step back in time to the roaring Jazz Age of the 1920s, a decade filled with glitz, glamour, and cultural revolutions

Background imageAlbani Collection: Advert, Four Famous Singers

Advert, Four Famous Singers
Advertisement for the Singer Sewing Machine - Four Famous Singers - Adelina Patti, Christina Nilsson, Emma Albani and the sewing machine! circa 1895

Background imageAlbani Collection: Our National Music', Boston, c1888. Group portrait of musical personalities who could be heard in

Our National Music', Boston, c1888. Group portrait of musical personalities who could be heard in America including
528330 Our National Music', Boston, c1888. Group portrait of musical personalities who could be heard in America including Anton Rubinstein, Albani, Patti, Dvorak, Gounod, Joachim, Richter

Background imageAlbani Collection: Saint Elizabeth in Glory, 1603-1604. Creator: Albani, Francesco (1578-1660)

Saint Elizabeth in Glory, 1603-1604. Creator: Albani, Francesco (1578-1660)
Saint Elizabeth in Glory, 1603-1604. Found in the collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Background imageAlbani Collection: Jazz Age 1920s 20s Twenties Silent Film German

Jazz Age 1920s 20s Twenties Silent Film German
Jazz, age, 1920s, 20s, twenties, silent, film, German, UFA, Circus, of, Life, Die, Flucht, in, den, Zirkus, Marcella, Albani, 1927, scene, 11097253

Background imageAlbani Collection: Sarcophagus with scenes from the myth of Mars and Venus, Drago Albani collection (marble)

Sarcophagus with scenes from the myth of Mars and Venus, Drago Albani collection (marble)
3042664 Sarcophagus with scenes from the myth of Mars and Venus, Drago Albani collection (marble) by Roman; Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imageAlbani Collection: Relief with funerary banquet, Drago Albani collection (marble)

Relief with funerary banquet, Drago Albani collection (marble)
3042666 Relief with funerary banquet, Drago Albani collection (marble) by Roman; Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imageAlbani Collection: Marcella Albani - Italian actress and writer

Marcella Albani - Italian actress and writer
Marcella Albani (1899-1959) - Italian actress of the silent movie era. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageAlbani Collection: Madame Albani, Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden, London

Madame Albani, Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden, London
Advert for Elliott and Fry, photographers -- Madame Albani (Dame Emma Albani, 1847-1930), operatic soprano at the Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden, London, Ernest Gye, Lessee and Manager. 1880

Background imageAlbani Collection: Allegorical Design for a Ceiling Fresco. 1650-1700. Creator: Unknown

Allegorical Design for a Ceiling Fresco. 1650-1700. Creator: Unknown
Allegorical Design for a Ceiling Fresco. 1650-1700

Background imageAlbani Collection: Diana and Actaeon, c. 1640. Creator: Albani, Francesco (1578-1660)

Diana and Actaeon, c. 1640. Creator: Albani, Francesco (1578-1660)
Diana and Actaeon, c. 1640. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imageAlbani Collection: Diana and Actaeon, c. 1617. Creator: Albani, Francesco (1578-1660)

Diana and Actaeon, c. 1617. Creator: Albani, Francesco (1578-1660)
Diana and Actaeon, c. 1617. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imageAlbani Collection: Gold-Thread Embroidered Garment for a Woman, late 1800s. Creator: Unknown

Gold-Thread Embroidered Garment for a Woman, late 1800s. Creator: Unknown
Gold-Thread Embroidered Garment for a Woman, late 1800s. This richly embellished garment was worn by Muslim women in Albania over a fine silk blouse with wide trousers decorated with matching

Background imageAlbani Collection: Portrait of Gian Girolamo Albani (1504-1591), 1573. Creator: Moroni, Giovan Battista

Portrait of Gian Girolamo Albani (1504-1591), 1573. Creator: Moroni, Giovan Battista
Portrait of Gian Girolamo Albani (1504-1591), 1573. Private Collection

Background imageAlbani Collection: Dance of Cupids (Danza degli Amorini), c1622

Dance of Cupids (Danza degli Amorini), c1622. Found in the Collection of Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan

Background imageAlbani Collection: The Visit of Venus to Vulcan (Summer), 1616-1617

The Visit of Venus to Vulcan (Summer), 1616-1617. Found in the Collection of Galleria Borghese, Rome

Background imageAlbani Collection: Autumn (Venus and Adonis), 1616-1617

Autumn (Venus and Adonis), 1616-1617. Found in the Collection of Galleria Borghese, Rome

Background imageAlbani Collection: Salmacis and Hermaphroditus

Salmacis and Hermaphroditus, . Private Collection

Background imageAlbani Collection: Apollo and Daphne, c. 1615-1620. Artist: Albani, Francesco (1578-1660)

Apollo and Daphne, c. 1615-1620. Artist: Albani, Francesco (1578-1660)
Apollo and Daphne, c. 1615-1620. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

Background imageAlbani Collection: Great Musicians - Plate XIV. 1895

Great Musicians - Plate XIV. 1895. Emma Albani (1847-1930), Sims Reeves (1821-1900), Arthur Seymour Sullivan (1842-1900), John Frederick Bridge (1844-1924), Felix-Alexandre Guilmant (1837-1911)

Background imageAlbani Collection: Mme. Albani. 1895

Mme. Albani. 1895. Emma Albani (1847-1930), Canadian opera soprano. From The Musical Educator, Volume V by John Greig, M.A. Mus. Doc. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1895]

Background imageAlbani Collection: Dame Emma Albani (1847-1930) Canadian soprano, 1911

Dame Emma Albani (1847-1930) Canadian soprano, 1911
Dame Emma Albani (1847?1930) was a leading Canadian soprano, often refered to as Madame Albani. Taken from Wills Cigarette card, Musical Celebrities series, 1911

Background imageAlbani Collection: Francesco Albani, c. 1520. Artist: Cariani, Giovanni (ca. 1485-1547)

Francesco Albani, c. 1520. Artist: Cariani, Giovanni (ca. 1485-1547)
Francesco Albani, c. 1520. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageAlbani Collection: Dame Emma Albani (1852-1930), Canadian opera singer, c1890

Dame Emma Albani (1852-1930), Canadian opera singer, c1890
Dame Emma Albani (1852-1930) Canadian opera singer; successful in leading cities of Europe and America. Born Marie Louise Lajeunesse. From photograph c1890

Background imageAlbani Collection: Marches Pesaro e Urbino Urbino Museo del Duomo

Marches Pesaro e Urbino Urbino Museo del Duomo " Albani", this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Post-medieval Sculpture, paintings, panel painting, triptychs, polyptychs

Background imageAlbani Collection: Vue prise dans les jardins de Villa Albani Rome

Vue prise dans les jardins de Villa Albani Rome
Vue prise dans les jardins de Villa Albani a Rome, Robert, Hubert, 1733-1808, Saint Non, Jean Claude Richard de, 1727-1791, Aquatint, etching, brown ink, 1768

Background imageAlbani Collection: Head lion Description des pierres gravees du

Head lion Description des pierres gravees du
Head of a lion, Description des pierres gravees du feu Baron de Stosch: dediee a son eminence Monseigneur le cardinal Alexandre Albani, Schweickart, Johann Adam, German, 1722-1787, Winckelmann

Background imageAlbani Collection: Gold-Thread Embroidered Garment Woman late 1800s

Gold-Thread Embroidered Garment Woman late 1800s
Gold-Thread Embroidered Garment for a Woman, late 1800s. Prizrend, Serbia, or Scutari, Albani, late 19th century. Silk, velvet; gold- and silver-thread: bands, cords



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Step back in time to the roaring Jazz Age of the 1920s, a decade filled with glitz, glamour, and cultural revolutions. In this era of innovation and change, one name stood out among the rest - Albani. Whether it be through silent films or exquisite art collections, Albani left an indelible mark on history. One captivating scene that comes to mind is from the UFA film Circus of Life (1927). As the camera pans across the screen, we are transported to a world where acrobats defy gravity and clowns bring laughter to all. The energy and excitement captured in this moment perfectly encapsulate the spirit of the 20s. Speaking of capturing moments, let's not forget about Drago Albani's collection featuring a sarcophagus adorned with scenes from Mars and Venus myth. This marble masterpiece tells a tale as old as time itself - love conquers all. It serves as a reminder that even amidst chaos and war (such as depicted in The Rape of Europa), love remains eternal. But it wasn't just ancient myths that fascinated Albani; he also had an eye for beauty in everyday life. A relief depicting a funerary banquet showcases his appreciation for life's fleeting pleasures. It reminds us to savor every moment because like Marcella Albani - an Italian actress and writer who graced both stage and page - life is meant to be lived fully. Music played an integral role during this vibrant period too. An advertisement featuring "Four Famous Singers" highlights how Madame Albani enchanted audiences at London's Royal Italian Opera in Covent Garden. Her voice resonated through grand halls, leaving listeners spellbound by her talent. Artistic expressions took various forms during these transformative years. Amorini Celebrate the Rape of Proserpina portrays cherubs rejoicing over celestial events while Allegorical Design for a Ceiling Fresco transports us into realms unknown.