Livia Collection

Garden Paintings from the so-called Villa of Livia, Primaporta, Rome, c.20 BC. Roman art. Fresco

Muffed Flying Tumblers, Pigeons
A portrait of four sub-variants of the Flying Tumbler pigeon breed. The Flying Tumblers shown is the Black Rose-Wing, the Red Rose-Wing, the Red-Badge and the Black Saddle

Frescoes in the House of Livia Tablinum in the Palatine

Frescoes in the House of Livia on the Palatine

Triclinium of the house of Livia, fresco, 20 - 10 BC, national museum of Rome (museo nazionale romano), Rome, Italy
930415 Triclinium of the house of Livia, fresco, 20 - 10 BC, national museum of Rome (museo nazionale romano), Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Triclinium of the house of Livia, fresco, 20 - 10 BC, national museum of Rome (museo nazionale romano), Rome, Italy
930413 Triclinium of the house of Livia, fresco, 20 - 10 BC, national museum of Rome (museo nazionale romano), Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

The apotheosis of Emperor Germanicus (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986532 The apotheosis of Emperor Germanicus (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: The apotheosis of Emperor Germanicus)

Denarius of Tiberius (silver)
614882 Denarius of Tiberius (silver) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Siena, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Tiberius (42 BC-37 AD) was Roman Emperor from 14 AD to 37 AD

Aspasia and Pericles (chromolitho)
734581 Aspasia and Pericles (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aspasia and Pericles)

Death of Augustus (litho)
STC416077 Death of Augustus (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Augustus (63 BC-14 AD), first Emperor of the Roman Empire; ); The Stapleton Collection; English

The Gem of Augustus, or Gemma Augustea, a sardonyx cameo depicting the apotheosis of Augustus. Augustus, Oikoumene, Roma, Neptune, and Gaia are trampling the armour of defeated German

Claudius, Agrippina, Livia, and Tiberius (engraving)
663067 Claudius, Agrippina, Livia, and Tiberius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Claudius, Agrippina, Livia, and Tiberius)

18th century tourists exploring the Livia family sepulchral chamber, Rome. Copperplate engraving by Henry Moses from A Collection of Antique Vases, Altars, etc. London, 1814

Pigeon Columba livia breeds: pigeon cavalier faraud, pigeon lillois elegant. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles

Pigeon varieties, Columba livia: hirondelle, glouglou tambour, polonais. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles

Pigeon Columba livia breeds: Pigeon turc ordinaire, bai dore suisse, bagadais batard. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard

Pigeon Columba livia breeds: cravatte francais, nonain capucin, trembleur paon. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire

Wood pigeon, common pigeon and turtle dove
Wood pigeon, Columba palumbus, common pigeon, Columba livia, and turtle dove, Streptopelia risoria. Pigeon ramier, biset, tourterelle

Livia at the Death-Bed of Augustus (engraving)
727763 Livia at the Death-Bed of Augustus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Livia at the Death-Bed of Augustus)

Queen Cleopatra (chromolitho)
734582 Queen Cleopatra (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Cleopatra. Liebig card)

Blue-headed quail-dove (endangered) and black
Blue-headed quail-dove, Starnoenas cyanocephala (endangered), and black Polish carrier pigeon, Columba livia. Handcoloured lithograph by Burggraaff from Th

Owl pigeon and fantail pigeon, Columba livia domestica, varieties of fancy pigeon breeds. Handcoloured lithograph from Th

Pouter pigeon and Jacobin pigeon
Pouter pigeon, Columba livia, and Jacobin pigeon, Columba cucullata, varieties of fancy pigeon breeds. Handcoloured lithograph by Burggraaff from Th

Augustus and Livia (engraving)
654037 Augustus and Livia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Augustus and Livia)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 492
Hemiptera: Livia juncorum (Rush Jumping-louse) [Plant: Lathyrus palustris (Marsh Vetchling)] Date: 1824-39

The Marlborough Gems (engraving)
1599068 The Marlborough Gems (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marlborough Gems. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 July 1899)

The aged Livia (engraving)
663055 The aged Livia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The aged Livia. Illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy (Kegan Paul, Trench & Co, 1884)

Aureus of Tiberius (gold)
614866 Aureus of Tiberius (gold) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Siena, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Tiberius (42 BC-37 AD) was Roman Emperor from 14 AD to 37 AD

King Henri II and Diane de Poitiers (chromolitho)
734586 King Henri II and Diane de Poitiers (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henri II and Diane de Poitiers)

Columbae, Pigeons (colour litho)
6016767 Columbae, Pigeons (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Columbae, Pigeons)

The Great Cameo of France (agate)
XIR159322 The Great Cameo of France (agate) by Roman, (1st century AD); 30x26 cm; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

Blanche of Castille and Theobald of Champagne (chromolitho)
734585 Blanche of Castille and Theobald of Champagne (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blanche of Castille and Theobald of Champagne)

The Dancing Girl (chromolitho)
734584 The Dancing Girl (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dancing Girl)

Livia as Cybele (engraving)
663049 Livia as Cybele (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Livia as Cybele. Illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy (Kegan Paul, Trench & Co)

Augustus and Livia (chromolitho)
734583 Augustus and Livia (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Augustus and Livia)

Roman Emperor Augustus and his third wife, Livia (litho)
5997048 Roman Emperor Augustus and his third wife, Livia (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Emperor Augustus and his third wife, Livia)

Columbae, Gallinae, Pigeons and Quail (colour litho)
6016770 Columbae, Gallinae, Pigeons and Quail (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Columbae, Gallinae, Pigeons and Quail)

Livia Drusilla as Ops, with wheat sheaf and cornucopia, 1st century. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

Bust of Livia Drusilla, 1st H. 1st cen. AD. Artist: Art of Ancient Rome, Classical sculpture
Bust of Livia Drusilla, 1st H. 1st cen. AD. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Pigeons - A Red Helmet, Black Lahore and Yellow Spot
A portrait of three breeds of fancy pigeon illustrated inside their coop. The plain-headed Red Helmet presents its bicoloured plumage formation

Pigeons - Varieties of Ice Pigeons, Fancy Breed
An Ural, Silver, Siberian and Blue Ice Pigeons are seen here illustrated inside a pigeon coop, as known as a loft. The Ice Pigeon is a domesticated and fancy breed of pigeon

Pigeons - English Fantails or Garden Fantails
A portrait of a Black, White and Blue English Fantail pictured inside their coop. The English Fantail is a highly developed breed of fancy and exhibition pigeon, and sub-variety of the Fantail

Pigeons - Black and Dun Barbs, English Fancy Breed
A portrait of a Black and Dun Barbs, and two White Barbs in the background. The Barb, also called the English Barb is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding

Red-Pied Pouter Cock Pigeon
A portrait of a Red-Pied Pouter Cock pigeon, (Pigmy Pouter), standing with a view of tree tops. One other of its kind can be seen flying in the background

Blue Carrier Cock Pigeon
A portrait of a Blue Carrier Cock standing in full-length. The Blue Carrier Cock (Blue Bar), is one of the oldest English fancy breeds of pigeon

Black Carrier Cock Pigeon
A portrait of the Black Carrier Cock shown in a countryside landscape, with three of its kind visible in the background. The Black Carrier Cock is an English fancy breed of pigeon

Triumph Augustus Livia
Triumph of Augustus and Livia

Diva Augusta Livia ex aere Collectanea antiquitatum
Diva Augusta Livia ex aere, Collectanea antiquitatum romanarum quas centum tabulis aeneis incisas et a Rodulphino Venuti, Sorello, Miguel de, ca. 1700-1765, Venuti, Ridolfino, 1705-1763, 1736

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"Livia: A Captivating Blend of Art, Beauty, and Pigeons" Step into the enchanting world of Livia, where garden paintings from the so-called Villa transport you to a realm of serene beauty. Amongst these masterpieces are muffed flying tumblers and pigeons that grace the canvas with their vibrant colors. Immerse yourself in the frescoes adorning the House Tablinum in Palatine, where pigeons take center stage. Marvel at the varieties of ice pigeons and fancy breeds such as black and dun barbs or English fancy breed. The red-pied pouter cock pigeon exudes elegance while the blue carrier cock pigeon captivates with its regal presence. And let's not forget about the striking black carrier cock pigeon that demands attention. Intriguingly, even portraits pay homage to Livia's timeless allure. Paolo Veronese's masterpiece captures her essence in a stunning portrait dating back to 1570-1572. Additionally, a bust immortalizes Livia Drusila (58 B. C. -29 A. C. ), showcasing her influential presence throughout history. But it doesn't end there; even German toy breeds find their place alongside Livia's legacy. Behold a captivating portrait featuring three magies - an embodiment of charm within this unique breed. Equally mesmerizing is another painting depicting a silver and blue runt, representing yet another facet of fanciful pigeon breeding. Livia beckons us into her world filled with artistry, nature's wonders, and exquisite creatures soaring through our imaginations. Discover how she effortlessly weaves together garden paintings with magnificent pigeons - an extraordinary blend that leaves us spellbound by her enduring legacy.