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Battle of Magenta / 1859
Austrian forces attempting to stop Italian unifications are defeated at Magenta, Lombardy, Italy, by French troops
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1859 Attempting Austrian Defeated Forces Lombardy Magenta Stop
14"x11" Photo Print
Step back in time with our stunning Battle of Magenta photographic print from the Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the heart of the action as Austrian forces face off against the French troops in their failed attempt to halt the Italian unifications in 1859. With intricate details and authenticity, this photographic print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and relive the stories of the past.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative image captures the pivotal moment of the Battle of Magenta, fought on June 4, 1859, in Lombardy, Italy. The scene portrays the determined Austrian forces, led by Field Marshal Ferenc Gyulai, making a last-ditch effort to halt the advancing French troops under the command of Napoleon III. The Italian unification movement, spearheaded by Giuseppe Garibaldi and Victor Emmanuel II, had gained momentum, and this battle marked a significant turning point in the Italian Wars of Unification. The Austrian soldiers, dressed in their distinctive uniforms, are seen charging forward with fixed bayonets, their faces determined and resolute. The French troops, equally determined, are poised to meet them with their muskets at the ready. The chaotic scene is further emphasized by the billowing smoke from gunpowder, the flying debris of battle, and the horses rearing and charging. The Battle of Magenta was a decisive victory for the French and Italian forces, resulting in the Austrian defeat and the subsequent Treaty of Zurich. This treaty granted significant territorial concessions to Italy, including the cession of Lombardy and the establishment of the Kingdom of Sardinia-Piedmont. The Italian unification process was further advanced, ultimately leading to the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861. This historical photograph, from the esteemed Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of great change and upheaval in European history. The Battle of Magenta stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of the soldiers who fought, and the political forces that shaped the Italian peninsula.
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