Canvas Print : Battle of Magenta / 1859
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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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Media ID 624696
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1859 Attempting Austrian Defeated Forces Lombardy Magenta Stop
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring history to life with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this iconic image of "Battle of Magenta / 1859" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the pivotal moment in Italian unification as Austrian forces face defeat at the hands of the French troops in Lombardy, Italy. Our premium quality canvas prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the vibrant colors and intricate details of this historic image. Add this captivating piece to your home or office décor and relive the past with every glance."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
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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