Carnival of Venice

People wearing traditional Venetian carnival costumes and masks standing near a canal in Venice, Italy.

Renaissance clothing in a beautiful decoration.

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Two people in elaborate costumes sitting; one wearing a long-nosed mask, cape, and beret, and the other with a large, tulle-covered hat.

The energy of carnival masks running through the alleys.

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Three children in costume smiling during a street festival, surrounded by people in a historic European town setting.

Happy children who are surprised.

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Black and white photo of a child in a toy car on a carousel, smiling and wearing a hat.

The child's joy of riding in a car.

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Black and white photo of a person in costume sitting on a wooden pier railing, with gondolas and water in the background.

The pensive man in a masked costume.

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Two people in historical costumes, one wearing a tricorn hat, standing in front of a cafe with a sign partially visible. The image is black and white, capturing a moment from what appears to be a historical reenactment or event.

Communication of love.

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Two people in elaborate costumes and masks stand by gondolas on a canal, with a tower and buildings in the background.

Beautiful exterior in Venice.

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Black and white photo of a young person in elaborate historical costume with a ruffled collar and decorative hat, in a busy outdoor setting with blurred people in the background.

Snapshot when communication occurs.

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Black and white photo of a person in a theatrical costume and mask standing beside a historical plaque with a relief of a man's bust on a building wall.

Theatrical costume and mask standing beside a historical plaque.

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Black and white photo of a person wearing theatrical makeup and a dark hat, holding a cup and a long cylindrical object, standing in a bar with bottles in the background.

Standing in a bar with bottles in the background.

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A black and white photo of a person dressed in an elaborate costume. They are wearing a black bodysuit with fishnet stockings and a feathered headpiece, along with a long cloak. The background shows people and a historic building. The image appears to be taken at an event or festival.

Two different worlds.

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Black and white photograph depicting people in elaborate costumes and masks standing next to the tetrarch statues at a historic site. The scene is set against a textured stone wall with intricate carvings.

Sculptures versus living people.

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Costumed figures at Venice Carnival wearing elaborate masks and headpieces in a black and white photograph.

Many different personalities.

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Black and white photo of a person leaning on a railing overlooking gondolas on a canal with historic buildings in the distance.

Love addict Venice.

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Black and white photo of a person in Gothic makeup with exaggerated eyebrows and a cross on the forehead, wearing fangs and dark clothing, surrounded by people in an urban setting with historical architecture in the background.

Scary face.

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Black and white photograph showing a person’s face reflected in a handheld mirror amidst a crowded street. People are blurred in the background in front of a building with arches. Foreground shows part of another person's head.

The floating face.

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Two people in Venetian carnival masks and costumes, one with a black mask and the other with a white beaked mask. They are standing in a patterned indoor setting with a windowed wall behind them.

Children with beautiful masks.

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A black and white photo of a busy outdoor scene featuring a crowd of people, some wearing vintage attire. Two children in elaborate costumes stand near adults, observing pigeons on the ground. The background showcases historic architecture, indicating a public square or plaza.

La famiglia.

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Black and white photo of a child in a butterfly costume holding a plastic bag, standing on a street with people sitting and standing in the background.

Butterfly wings that stick out.

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