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Venice, Italy - Feeding Pigeons
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Venice, Italy - Feeding Pigeons
Venice, Italy - Feeding Pigeons - The Piazza with group of men feeding flock of pigeons. Part of Box 186 Boswell Collection - Venice. Date: circa 1900
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Feeding Flock Piazza Pigeons Venice
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This photograph, taken in Venice, Italy around the turn of the 20th century, depicts a lively scene in the heart of the city. A group of men, dressed in fashionable attire of the era, gather in the Piazza, surrounded by the iconic architecture of Venice. The men, some with cigars in hand and others with children at their sides, extend pieces of bread to the eager flock of pigeons that have gathered around them. The pigeons, sensing the imminent feast, flutter and swoop in, creating a mesmerizing dance of movement and color. The warm glow of a lantern casts a gentle light over the scene, illuminating the faces of the men and the feathery forms of the pigeons. The water of the canal, reflecting the lantern's light, adds an ethereal quality to the image. This photograph, part of the Boswell Collection, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a time when the Piazza was a bustling hub of activity and the simple pleasure of feeding pigeons was a cherished pastime. The image captures the essence of Venice, a city steeped in history and tradition, where the past and present converge. The men, the pigeons, and the Piazza all come together in this timeless moment, frozen in history and waiting to be rediscovered through the lens of a camera.
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