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Villa I Tatti, Ponte a Mensola, near Settignano, Italy, 1925. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
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Villa I Tatti, Ponte a Mensola, near Settignano, Italy, 1925. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Villa I Tatti, Ponte a Mensola, near Settignano, Italy, 1925. House Architecture: Cecil Ross Pinset, from 1909. Landscape: Cecil Ross Pinset, from 1909, and with Geoffrey Scott from 1914
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This lantern slide image, created by renowned American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston in 1925, showcases the breathtaking beauty of Villa I Tatti in Ponte a Mensola, near Settignano, Italy. The villa, which was designed by Cecil Ross Pinset in 1909, is nestled among the rolling hills of Florence, Tuscany, in Europe. The architectural masterpiece is a harmonious blend of Italian and English country styles, with Pinset's hand in both the house design and the landscaping. The villa's exterior is bathed in a soft, green glow, with lush gardens and meticulously trimmed hedges framing the building. The intricate details of the villa's facade are highlighted in the hand-coloured image, with the terracotta roof tiles and ornate stonework standing out against the vibrant green foliage. The villa's name, "I Tatti," is etched into the stone above the entrance, adding an air of sophistication and history to the scene. The villa's grounds are equally impressive, with a series of terraces leading down to a serene lake. The landscape design, a collaboration between Pinset and Geoffrey Scott from 1914, features a variety of plants and trees, adding to the villa's natural beauty. The lantern slide captures the essence of this idyllic setting, transporting the viewer to a time and place of tranquility and refinement. Villa I Tatti holds a significant place in history, as it was the home of art historian Bernard Berenson and his family from 1939 to 1955. Today, the villa is owned by Harvard University and serves as a center for advanced study in the humanities.
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