Pitti House
by Ivete Basso Photography
Title
Pitti House
Artist
Ivete Basso Photography
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Pitti House is the present palazzo dates from 1458 and was originally the town residence of Luca Pitti, an ambitious Florentine banker.
The palace was bought by the Medici family in 1549 and became the chief residence of the ruling families of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. It grew as a great treasure house as later generations amassed paintings, plates, jewelry and luxurious possessions.
In the late 18th century, the palazzo was used as a power base by Napoleon, and later served for a brief period as the principal royal palace of the newly united Italy. The palace and its contents were donated to the Italian people by King Victor Emmanuel III in 1919.
The palazzo is now the largest museum complex in Florence. The principal palazzo block, often in a building of this design known as the corps de logic, is 32,000 square meters.
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March 18th, 2015
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Reynold Jay
I agree with Heloisa that this is a classic looking compostion!!! Love the yellowing in the corner. FAV
Ivete Basso
Thanks, Lenore for Favorites my work at: "Old Masters Photographers and Digital Art". Appreciate it!