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Florence from the olive gardens of San Domenico, Italy
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Florence from the olive gardens of San Domenico, Italy
" In our wanderings amongst the gardens and olive grounds we used to be joined by the children of Walter Savage Landor, who was at the time residing with his wife and family in a villa near Fiesole. A more joyous and happy company of children than we formed could not well be imagined. Even at the early age... I was never tired, stretched under the shadow of an olive-tree, of contemplating the glorious view of Florence beneathe, with the majestic cupola of Brunelleschi and the graceful campanile of Giotto rising above the city." - A. H. Laynard. Date: 1904
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In the tranquil olive gardens of San Domenico, Italy, in the year 1904, British author A.H. Laynard found himself captivated by the enchanting company of children belonging to the renowned literary figure, Walter Savage Landor. At the time, Landor resided with his family in a villa nearby in Fiesole. The gardens, teeming with olive trees, provided a picturesque and idyllic setting for the children's play, and Laynard was never weary of observing the glorious view of Florence from beneath the shade of an olive tree. The majestic cupola of Brunelleschi and the graceful campanile of Giotto stood proudly above the city, their silhouettes framed by the mountainous backdrop. The landscape before Laynard was a breathtaking tableau of gardens, grounds, and history, where the beauty of nature intertwined with the rich heritage of the Italian city. This photograph, taken in the same year as Laynard's recollection, captures the essence of the scene, inviting us to contemplate the timeless charm of Florence and the simple joys of the olive gardens of San Domenico.
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