Carro Collection

Ancient Rome: A triumphal procession in roman forum, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702512 Ancient Rome: A triumphal procession in roman forum, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Visit to Madeira - Road to the Hotel
Black and white lantern slide of a sledge/carriage (carro de bois) being pulled up a hill by a pair of oxen - Visit to Madeira. Part of Box 125 - Madeira. Boswell Collection

Indian festival of Puri
Festividad de Carro en Puri : Spanish poster advertising the Chariot Festival in Puri, India. The temple-shaped chariots can be seen in the background while Indian drummers dance in front

Scoppio del Carro - Florence, Italy
Florence - Scoppio del Carro. In Florence (Tuscany, Italy), Easter is celebrated with the Scoppio del Carro, explosion of the cart

Photo Grand Duchess Viktoria Adelheid, carriage, rider
946292 Photo Grand Duchess Viktoria Adelheid, carriage, rider by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Photo Eisenach, carriage, reception of the princes
947926 Photo Eisenach, carriage, reception of the princes by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Entry of the Crown Princess in Berlin 1905, carriage (postcard)
945689 Entry of the Crown Princess in Berlin 1905, carriage (postcard); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entry of the Crown Princess in Berlin); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Photo Prince Louis of Bavaria, carriage, Marie Therese
947311 Photo Prince Louis of Bavaria, carriage, Marie Therese by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Ancient Egypt: Pharaoh Ramses II fighting against the war lions of the Hittite army in Qadesh, 1274 BC
XEE702495 Ancient Egypt: Pharaoh Ramses II fighting against the war lions of the Hittite army in Qadesh, 1274 BC, 1866 (coloured engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Palazzo Pazzi (Palazzo della Congiura or Palazzo Pazzi-Quaratesi) - a Renaissance-style palace in Florence, Tuscany, Italy

A Running Carro, Madeira hand coloured photo

Madeira, Funchal - Oxen carriage
Traditionally, the means of travel in Funchal, the capital city of Madeira, did not include wheeled carriages. The uneven cobbled roadways, steep hills and sharp bends

Act II, first scene and third act, stage equipment: The Chariot of Armida for Armida by G. Rossini
6283536 Act II, first scene and third act, stage equipment: The Chariot of Armida for Armida by G. Rossini. 1952 (pencile and tempera on a canvas board) by Savinio, Alberto (Chirico)

Mosaic of the Circus depicting a chariot race (mosaic)
3961210 Mosaic of the Circus depicting a chariot race (mosaic) by Roman, (4th century AD); Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy; (add.info.: Piazza Armerina, Roman Villa of Casale)

Chariot race with charts pulled by birds (mosaic)
3961236 Chariot race with charts pulled by birds (mosaic) by Roman, (4th century AD); Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy; (add.info.: Piazza Armerina, Roman Villa of Casale)

Mosaic of the Circus depicting a quadriga race (mosaic)
3961211 Mosaic of the Circus depicting a quadriga race (mosaic) by Roman, (4th century AD); Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy; (add.info.: Piazza Armerina)

Guest Lodgings, the Room of the Putti, medallion with putti: "Three putti and a cart", 1757 (fresco)
5962656 Guest Lodgings, the Room of the Putti, medallion with putti: "Three putti and a cart", 1757 (fresco) by Tiepolo

The Hall of Liberal Arts and Planets
6255407 The Hall of Liberal Arts and Planets by Fabriano, Gentile da (c.1370-1427); Palazzo Trinci, Foligno, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: Foligno, Trinci Palace: The Hall of Liberal Arts and Planets)

Pelike with red figures
LRI741084 Pelike with red figures, by Greek School, (5th century BC); diam: 33.5 cm; Museo Nazionale della Siritide, Policoro, Matera, Basilicata

Assyrian: Palace-Portal, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702571 Assyrian: Palace-Portal, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Greek at the time of the Republics: Wedding Procession, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702545 Greek at the time of the Republics: Wedding Procession, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient Rome: Forum Romanum, Column to commemorate a victory, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702523 Ancient Rome: Forum Romanum, Column to commemorate a victory, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Assyrian: Reception of a victorious general, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702569 Assyrian: Reception of a victorious general, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Eastertide Ceremonies, "Lo Scoppio del Carro"at Florence (engraving)
1059228 Eastertide Ceremonies, " Lo Scoppio del Carro" at Florence (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eastertide Ceremonies)

Pannello, Carro della Zecca (fresco)
875172 Pannello, Carro della Zecca (fresco) by Pontormo, Jacopo (1494-1557); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian, out of copyright

Ancient Greece: Olympic Games - Fourhorse carriage racing in the Hippodrome
XEE702531 Ancient Greece: Olympic Games - Fourhorse carriage racing in the Hippodrome, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann

Mexican carro (chromolitho)
2782663 Mexican carro (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mexican carro. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Ancient Greece: Welcoming of the olympic champion in his Hometown
XEE702487 Ancient Greece: Welcoming of the olympic champion in his Hometown, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient Greece : Greek Military, Greece at the time of the kings, War Chariot
XEE702555 Ancient Greece : Greek Military, Greece at the time of the kings, War Chariot, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann

Ancient Orient, Persian war carriage during a battle, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702549 Ancient Orient, Persian war carriage during a battle, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Allegorical representation of Venus (Fresco, 1498-1500)
LRI4609682 Allegorical representation of Venus (Fresco, 1498-1500) by Perugino, Pietro (c.1445-1523); Collegio del Cambio, Perugia

Italy, Veneto, Verona, meat slicer at Carro Armato Osteria

Italy, Veneto, Verona, Carro Armato Osteria table setting

Italy, Veneto, Verona, Carro Armato Osteria sign

Visit to Madeira - A Basket Bullock Carro
Black and white lantern slide of three women seated in a ox drawn sledge (carro de bois) - Visit to Madeira. Part of Box 125 - Madeira. Boswell Collection

The Scoppio del Carro or Feast of the Dove on Easter Eve - Florence, Italy. Showing the great car outside the Cathedral door, at the moment when the fireworks explode. Date: 1905

Silk Postcard Carro do Monte - Car Mount, Madeira
Silk Postcard Carro do Monte/Car Mount, Madeira, Tore-Madeira Ridge, Portugal. Date: 1950s

Visit to Madeira - View from Saltos Road
Black and white lantern slide of the view from Saltos Road. On the road is a Carro de Bois being driven by a young boy, a group of men

Triumph of Christ or the Eternity, Philips Galle, Hadrianus Junius, c. 1565

Madeira - Scenes from the Island including: Loo Rock, travel via a Transporting Hammock, a sheltered nook and a traditional Oxen carriage (Carro). Date: 1900

S. Joao Fair, Evora, Portugal
S.Joao Fair, Evora, Portugal Date: circa 1910

Carro Alentejano, Estremoz, Portugal Date: circa 1910

Madeira, Funchal - Oxen carriage
Traditionally, the means of travel in Funchal, the capital city of Madeira, did not include wheeled carriages. The uneven cobbled roadways, steep hills and sharp bends

italia, trentino alto adige, collepietra, dolomiti, cow-boys made in italy, conestoga

Italy - Sicilian Donkey Wagon (Carro)
Italy - A beautifully decorated Sicilian Donkey Wagon (Carro) with a load of children!

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"Exploring the Beautiful Island of Madeira: A Journey on the Carro" Embarking on a visit to Madeira, we embarked on a scenic road trip towards our hotel, mesmerized by the breathtaking landscapes that unfolded before us. The winding roads led us through picturesque villages and lush greenery, immersing ourselves in the natural beauty of this enchanting island. As we continued our adventure, we discovered the vibrant Indian festival of Puri, where locals celebrated with colorful processions and lively music. The streets came alive with joyous festivities as ornate chariots paraded through the city, showcasing their rich cultural heritage. Our journey then took an unexpected turn as we found ourselves in Florence, Italy during Scoppio del Carro. Witnessing this ancient tradition was truly awe-inspiring; a massive cart filled with fireworks exploded into a dazzling display of lights and sounds, symbolizing good luck for the year ahead. Transported back in time to Ancient Rome, we were captivated by a vividly colored engraving depicting a triumphal procession in the Roman Forum. It portrayed grand chariots racing through cheering crowds - an exhilarating spectacle that showcased power and glory. Intrigued by local customs on Madeira Island itself, we stumbled upon hand-colored photos capturing moments like running carros and oxen carriages traversing Funchal's charming streets. These traditional modes of transportation added charm to this already idyllic destination. Delving further into history's artistic expressions, we marveled at stage equipment from G. Rossini's "Armida. " The intricately designed chariot brought forth visions of mythical tales unfolding before our eyes – transporting us into another realm altogether. The allure of ancient mosaics beckoned us next; one depicted thrilling chariot races while another showcased birds pulling carts – both intricate works reflecting skillful craftsmanship and timeless stories etched in stone.