Giovanni Boldini is in Painters.
On 31st December 1842 Giovanni Boldini was born at Ferrara. The son of a painter of religious subjects, and the younger brother of architect Luigi (Louis) Boldini.
1872. Giovanni Boldini (age 29). "The Guitar Player".
1873-75. Giovanni Boldini (age 30). "Crossing the Street".
1874. Giovanni Boldini (age 31). "Washerwomen".
1875. Giovanni Boldini (age 32). "The Letter".
1875. Giovanni Boldini (age 32). "Young Woman Crocheting".
1875. Giovanni Boldini (age 32). "Woman at a Piano".
1875. Giovanni Boldini (age 32). "Peaceful Days".
1879. Giovanni Boldini (age 36). "Return of the Fishing Boats, Étretat".
1886 or 1892. Giovanni Boldini (age 43). Portrait of Madame Gabrielle Rejane.
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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1887. Giovanni Boldini (age 44). Portrait of Contessa de Leusse.
1888. Giovanni Boldini (age 45). Portrait of Emiliana Concha de Ossa.
1888. Giovanni Boldini (age 45). Portrait of Signorina Concha de Ossa.
1889. Giovanni Boldini (age 46). Portrait of Princesse de Carman Chimay.
1889. Giovanni Boldini (age 46). Portrait of a Lady.
1890. Giovanni Boldini (age 47). Portrait of John Singer Sargent (age 33).
1892. Giovanni Boldini (age 49). Self-Portrait.
1892 to 1894. Giovanni Boldini (age 49). Portrait of Signora Bruna.
1896. Giovanni Boldini (age 53). Portrait of Madame Charles Max.
1897. Giovanni Boldini (age 54). Portrait of Gertrude Elizabeth Blood.
1898. Giovanni Boldini (age 55). Portrait of Maria Eualia of Spain.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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1899. Giovanni Boldini (age 56). Portrait of La Contessa Speranza.
1901. Giovanni Boldini (age 58). Portrait of Lina Cavalieri.
1901. Giovanni Boldini (age 58). Portrait of Lina Cavalieri.
1901. Giovanni Boldini (age 58). Portrait of Gladys Marie Deacon Duchess of Marlborough (age 19).
Gladys Marie Deacon Duchess of Marlborough: On 7th February 1881 she was born. In 1921 Charles Richard John Spencer-Churchill 9th Duke of Marlborough and she were married; she had previoiusly been his mistress. She by marriage Duchess Marlborough. He the son of George Charles Spencer-Churchill 8th Duke of Marlborough and Albertha Frances Anne Hamilton Duchess of Marlborough. On 13th October 1977 she died.
1903. Giovanni Boldini (age 60). Portrait of Lady Nanne Schrader.
Around 1905. Giovanni Boldini (age 62). Portrait of Marthe de Florian.
1905. Giovanni Boldini (age 62). Portrait of Mrs Henry Lehr aka Elizabeth Wharton Drexel Baroness Decies (age 36).
1905. Giovanni Boldini (age 62). "La Divina in Blue".
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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1906. Giovanni Boldini (age 63). Portrait of Consuelo Vanderbilt Duchess of Marlborough (age 28) and her son Ivor Charles Spencer-Churchill (age 7).
Ivor Charles Spencer-Churchill: On 14th October 1898 he was born to Charles Richard John Spencer-Churchill 9th Duke of Marlborough and Consuelo Vanderbilt Duchess of Marlborough. The Duke's secondd wife Gladys Deacon apparently later implied that Ivor's father was Winthrop Rutherford; source unknown. On 17th September 1956 Ivor Charles Spencer-Churchill died. He was buried at St Martin's Church, Bladon [Map].
1906. Giovanni Boldini (age 63). Portrait of Mrs Howard Johnston.
1907. Giovanni Boldini (age 64). Portrait of Mlle Lantelme.
1907. Giovanni Boldini (age 64). Portrait of Gladys Dacon.
1908. Giovanni Boldini (age 65). Portrait of Mlle Nemidoff.
1908. Giovanni Boldini (age 65). Portrait of Mrs Whitney Warren.
1910. Giovanni Boldini (age 67). Portrait of Princess Cécile Murat.
1911. Giovanni Boldini (age 68). Portrait of Princess Martha Bibescu nee Lahovary (age 24).
Princess Martha Bibescu nee Lahovary: On 28th January 1886 she was born. In 1902 Prince George Valentin Bibesco and she were married. On 28th November 1973 she died.
Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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1911. Giovanni Boldini (age 68). Portrait of Rita de Acosta Lydig (age 35).
Rita de Acosta Lydig: In October 1875 he was born at New York. On 27th October 1929 he died.
1912. Giovanni Boldini (age 69). Portrait of a Lady.
1913. Giovanni Boldini (age 70). Portrait of Lina Bilitis with two Pekingese.
1914. Giovanni Boldini (age 71). Portrait of Luisa Adele Rosa Maria Amman Marchesa Casati (age 32).
1924. Giovanni Boldini (age 81). Portrait of Donna Franca Florio.
Before 1931. Giovanni Boldini (age 88). Portrait of Luisa Adele Rosa Maria Amman Marchesa Casati (age 49) With A Greyhound.
Before 1931. Giovanni Boldini (age 88). Portrait of Cleo de Morode.
Before 1931. Giovanni Boldini (age 88). "The Black Sash".
Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke
Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson.
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Before 1931. Giovanni Boldini (age 88). "Lady in Red".
Before 1931. Giovanni Boldini (age 88). "Portrait of a Lady".
Before 1931. Giovanni Boldini (age 88). "Spanish Dancer at the Moulin Rouge".
Before 1931. Giovanni Boldini (age 88). Portrait of Madame Josephina Alvear De Errazuriz.
On 11th January 1931 Giovanni Boldini (age 88) died. The New York Times: "Boldini was a fashionable portrait painter. He 'did' all the grandes dames of Paris, and at a certain period to have a portrait painted by Boldini was a crowning event of social season. His style was racy and advanced for his time, and he believed that his décolleté paintings touched the extreme limit of convention. His work was the talk of numerous salons. And then he was superseded by Vandongens and Etcheverrys and Domergues and others whose daring shocked and discouraged Boldini. He had not painted for many years before his death. His body was taken to Ferrara, his native city, for burial."