Rita Crane Photography: Fountain at Villa Carlotta, Lake Como
This was the entrance to the gardens and villa, right on the lake. The place was built for Carlotta who, sadly, lived here only 5 years and died very young. The decor was delicate and feminine, but to me there was a certain pathos about the place given how it had been inhabited for so few years; it could have been a magnificent family home for generations, given how much love and work went into creating it......
The gardens were a pleasure despite there being little in bloom as it was early March. Winter sun, low in the sky, brightened everything up creating strong shadows at midday.
Now it is thousands of visitors who have the pleasure of seeing the artistry of this spacious villa on a magical lake. The little cherub welcomes everyone equally with his cheerful splashing fountain that sparkles in the light. Indeed lovely!
Rita Crane Photography: Fountain at Villa Carlotta, Lake Como
This was the entrance to the gardens and villa, right on the lake. The place was built for Carlotta who, sadly, lived here only 5 years and died very young. The decor was delicate and feminine, but to me there was a certain pathos about the place given how it had been inhabited for so few years; it could have been a magnificent family home for generations, given how much love and work went into creating it......
The gardens were a pleasure despite there being little in bloom as it was early March. Winter sun, low in the sky, brightened everything up creating strong shadows at midday.
Now it is thousands of visitors who have the pleasure of seeing the artistry of this spacious villa on a magical lake. The little cherub welcomes everyone equally with his cheerful splashing fountain that sparkles in the light. Indeed lovely!