Mouse Mat : Orazio Antinori
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Orazio Antinori
ORAZIO, marchese ANTINORI Italian traveller
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1811 1882 Marchese Orazio Traveller Antinori
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Product Size is 20.2cm x 23.7cm (8" x 9.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the enigmatic figure of Orazio Antinori, an Italian marchese and intrepid traveler, as he gazes out into the distance with a thoughtful expression. The image, taken in 1882, finds Antinori in his late sixties, his white beard and distinguished moustache framing his weathered face. Dressed in the formal attire of a marchese, complete with a top hat and a long, heavy overcoat, Antinori cuts an imposing figure against the backdrop of a rocky, barren landscape. Born in 1811 in Florence, Italy, Antinori was a member of one of the oldest and most prominent noble families in Tuscany. However, unlike many of his aristocratic peers, Antinori was not content with the trappings of wealth and privilege. Instead, he yearned for adventure and exploration, and spent much of his life traveling throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa. Antinori's travels took him to some of the most remote and inhospitable corners of the world. He journeyed through the deserts of Egypt and the Sahara, braved the treacherous waters of the Mediterranean, and explored the rugged terrain of the Alps. Along the way, he documented his experiences in detailed journals and sketchbooks, which he later published in a series of popular travel books. Despite his many adventures, Antinori remained deeply connected to his Italian roots. He was a passionate advocate for the arts and culture of his homeland, and worked tirelessly to promote Italian art and literature both in Italy and abroad. This photograph, taken late in his life, captures the spirit of a man who lived a life of adventure, exploration, and intellectual curiosity, and remains an inspiration to travelers and scholars alike.
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