Annunzio Collection

Gabriele d Annunzio in Fiume (now Rijeka, Croatia)
Gabriele d Annunzio (1863-1938) in Fiume (now Rijeka, Croatia), at the time of its occupation (under his leadership) by Italian nationalists

Notturno, by Gabriele D Annunzio, 1921. Notturno is an autobiographical work by the Italian author Gabriele D Annunzio (1863-1938)

Costume design for Gabriele d Annunzios ballet The Martyrdom of St Sebastian, c1911. Artist: Leon Bakst
Costume design for Gabriele d Annunzios ballet The Martyrdom of St Sebastian, c1911. From a private collection

Gabriele D Annunzio, Italian poet, novelist and dramatist, 20th century. Artist: Studio Fotografico Ferrurio
Gabriele D Annunzio, Italian poet, novelist and dramatist, 20th century. Gabriele D Annunzio, Principe di Montenevoso (1863-1938)

Gabriele D Annunzio and Alberto Franchetti
Gabriele D Annunzio (1863-1938), Italian writer, and Alberto Franchetti (1860-1942), Italian composer, seated at a piano during rehearsals for the latters opera, The Daughter of Iorio

Le Martyre de St. Sebastien. Ballet costumes
Ballet Le Martyre de Saint Sebastien, music by Claude Debussy and argument by Gabrielle d Annunzio. Costumes designed by Leon Bakst

D annunzio at Age 25
GABRIELE D ANNUNZIO Italian writer at age 25, when he had yet to cast himself in the heroic mould. Date: 1863 - 1938

D annunzio at Age 32
GABRIELE D ANNUNZIO Italian writer at age 32. Date: 1863 - 1938

D annunzio Pro-War
GABRIELE D ANNUNZIO Italian writer, propagandising in Rome in favour of Italys entry into World War One Let Rome awake... as an ally against barbarism ! Date: 1863 - 1938

D annunzio in his Study
GABRIELE D ANNUNZIO Italian writer, in his studio in his villa at Cargnacco on the lago di Garda, in 1921. Date: 1863 - 1938

D annunzio at War
GABRIELE D ANNUNZIO Italian writer, striking a heroic pose during World War One at Veliki, conquered by the Lupi di Toscana (Wolves of Tuscany) 2 November 1916. Date: 1863 - 1938

D annunzio at Age 38
GABRIELE D ANNUNZIO Italian writer at age 38. Date: 1863 - 1938

D annunzio (Brooks)
GABRIELE D ANNUNZIO Italian writer etc, who saw himself as a larger-than-life hero and liked artists to express this image... as here ! Date: 1863 - 1938

D annunzio at Age 16
GABRIELE D ANNUNZIO Italian writer at age 16 before he attained the heroic stature of his later years. Date: 1863 - 1938

Mussolini & D annunzio
BENITO MUSSOLINI Italian dictator having a conversation with the writer Gabriele d Annunzio in a motor boat of a lake. Date: early 1930s

Gabriele D Annunzio (1863-1938) Italian journalist, novelist, poet, patriot and politician. Supporter of Mussolini and Fascism. From Fifty Caricatures by Max Beerbohm (1872-1956) (London, 1913)

Gabriele d Annunzio in a Fiat-Farman biplane
Italian poet and journalist, Gabriele d Annunzio in a Fiat-Farman biplane in which he flew over Trento in northern Italy in 1915. Date: 1915

D Annunzios propaganda drop over Vienna, WW1
Aerial view of the centre of Vienna, Austria, with thousands of propaganda leaflets dropped by the Italian poet and nationalist Gabriele d Annunzio from his Ansaldo SVA biplane

Fiume (now Rijeka, Croatia) under Italian occupation
A street in Fiume (now Rijeka, Croatia) with flags draped on the buildings, and portraits of the King, Gabriele D Annunzio and two generals, under Italian nationalist occupation. Date: 1919

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Gabriele d'Annunzio, an influential figure in Italian literature and politics, left a lasting impact on the world. Born in Fiume (now Rijeka, Croatia), he was known for his collaboration with composer Alberto Franchetti. Together they created remarkable works such as "Le Martyre de St. Sebastien, " where their artistic talents shone through the ballet costumes. Inspired by St. Sebastian, a Christian martyr and Roman soldier executed under Emperor Diocletian, d'Annunzio's creativity flourished alongside Russian artist Leon Bakst's designs. Their collaboration resulted in stunning costume designs that captured the essence of this historical figure. In 1921, d'Annunzio published "Notturno, " showcasing his poetic prowess and establishing himself as one of Italy's most renowned poets and dramatists of the 20th century. Throughout his life, photographs depict various stages of d'Annunzio's journey - from a young man at age 25 to a mature individual at age 32. His pro-war stance during World War I further solidified his controversial reputation. His study served as a sanctuary for inspiration where he crafted masterpieces that would shape Italian literature forever. However, it was during times of war that d'Annunzio truly revealed his resilience and bravery. Gabriele d'Annunzio remains an enigmatic figure whose contributions continue to captivate audiences today.