Solferino Collection

Battle of Solferino
Austrian forces, opposing the unification of Italy, are defeated in a decisive battle at Solferino, near Verona, Italy, by French and Piedmontese forces

Second Italian War of Independence. Battle of Solferino (24th June 1859). Attack of the French over Solferino. Litography

The unification of Italy (Risorgimento): the battle of Solferino, 24 June 1859, 19th century (etching)
AIS5371886 The unification of Italy (Risorgimento): the battle of Solferino, 24 June 1859, 19th century (etching); © Iberfoto.

Battle of Solferino on 24/06/1859: Abbe Laine, amonier of Napoleon III with wounded. Engraving of the 19th century
JAB5037184 Battle of Solferino on 24/06/1859: Abbe Laine, amonier of Napoleon III with wounded. Engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: Battle of Solferino on 24/06/1859: Abbe Laine)

BATTLE OF SOLFERINO 13
Preparing a monument to the dead of Solferino, using their skulls and bones. Date: June 1859

The final charge of the Austrian army at the Battle of Solferino, 24 June, 1859
7269225 The final charge of the Austrian army at the Battle of Solferino, 24 June, 1859.; Private Collection; (add.info.: The final charge of the Austrian army at the Battle of Solferino, 24 June)

Battle of Solferino, 1859
XEE4116206 Battle of Solferino, 1859. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Solferino, 1859.); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright

The Battle of Solferino and San Martino on 24 June 1859 (oil on canvas, 1862-1863)
LRI4572093 The Battle of Solferino and San Martino on 24 June 1859 (oil on canvas, 1862-1863) by Fattori, Giuseppe (1818-88); Galleria d Arte Moderna, Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany

Risorgimento - Battle of Solferino - June 24, 1859: Emperor of Austria Francois Joseph I
XEE4143373 Risorgimento - Battle of Solferino - June 24, 1859: Emperor of Austria Francois Joseph I (1830-1916) leaving the battlefield after the defeat of the Austrian army

Collecting Bones of Soldiers killed at Solferino (engraving)
2772183 Collecting Bones of Soldiers killed at Solferino (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Collecting Bones of Soldiers killed at Solferino)

The Battle of Solferino (June 24, 1859)
XEE4413099 The Battle of Solferino (June 24, 1859) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Solferino (June 24, 1859)); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright

The charge of the Madonna della Scoperta (Battle of Solferino and San Martino
LRI4572013 The charge of the Madonna della Scoperta (Battle of Solferino and San Martino, on 24 June 1859). Sketch (oil on canvas, 1861-1962) by Fattori, Giuseppe (1818-88); Galleria d Arte Moderna

Inauguration of the Mortuary Chapel at Solferino, Colonel de la Haye presenting the Insignia... (engraving)
2773767 Inauguration of the Mortuary Chapel at Solferino, Colonel de la Haye presenting the Insignia... (engraving) by English School

Battle of Solferino: Victory at the Battle of Solferino against the Austrians in 1859
LSE4101138 Battle of Solferino: Victory at the Battle of Solferino against the Austrians in 1859 - Forey division. Liebig Chromolithography by French School

Solferino, November, 1859 (engraving)
1098578 Solferino, November, 1859 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Solferino, November, 1859)

At Solferino, 1859 (engraving)
662569 At Solferino, 1859 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At Solferino, 1859)

Colonel de Malleville died at the Battle of Solferino on 24 June 1859
XEE4412256 Colonel de Malleville died at the Battle of Solferino on 24 June 1859. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Visit to the Battle-Field of Solferino (engraving)
1058223 A Visit to the Battle-Field of Solferino (engraving) by Justyne, Percy William (1812-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Visit to the Battle-Field of Solferino)

The Battle of Solferino, 1859. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of Solferino, 1859. From a private collection

Rushing With Horrid Yells They Seized The Hill, 1902. Artist: AP
Rushing With Horrid Yells They Seized The Hill, 1902. The Battle of Solferino was fought during the Second Italian War of Independence

Napoleon III at the Battle of Solferino, (1863), 1900. Artist: Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier
Napoleon III at the Battle of Solferino, (1863), 1900

Louis Napoleon at the Battle of Solferino, 1859
Napoleon III leading French and Sardinian forces against the Austrians at the Battle of Solferino, Italy, 1859. Color lithograph

Macmahon Photo
MARIE EDME PATRICE MAURICE, comte de MACMAHON French military commander and statesman, prominent in the Crimea, Magenta and Solferino, photo 1873. Date: 1808 - 1893

The entry of Napoleon III and Victor Emmanuel into Milan (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF275649 The entry of Napoleon III and Victor Emmanuel into Milan (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Comte Maurice de MacMahon (1808-93), 1860 (oil on canvas)
XIR119747 Comte Maurice de MacMahon (1808-93), 1860 (oil on canvas) by Vernet, Emile Jean Horace (1789-1863); 220x143 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Attack Of Cavriana
24th June 1859: The French and Sardinian troops under Napoleon III defeat the Austrian army, commanded by Emperor Francis Joseph I, at the Battle of Solferino in Lombardy

Jean Henri Dunant (1828-1910) Swiss philanthropist, 1902. Dunant inspired the foundation of International Red Cross after battle of Solferino (1859)

Italian Unification. Battle of Solferino (24th June 1859). Litography

Italian Unification. Battle of Solferino (June 24, 1859). The French and Piedmontese armies defeat the Austrian army. Litography. ITALY. Brescia. Risorgimento Museum

BATTLE OF SOLFERINO, 1859. The French victory over Austrian forces in Piedmont at the Battle of Solferino, 24 June 1859. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

Solferino (1859). Date c1891

Battle of Solferino 1859
ITALIAN WAR OF UNIFICATION: Battle of Solferino was the last battle of the 2nd War of Italian Independence. Napoleon III looks out from the hill of Solferino towards a graveyard Date: 24 June 1859

Solferino {Epinal)
BATTLE OF SOLFERINO The French, under Napoleon III and Vittorio Emanuele, defeat the Austrians under Franz Josef, leading to Austrian withdrawal and a united Italy Date: 24 June 1859

The Dwarf and the Giant
Bravo, my little fellow! You shall do all the fighting, and we ll divide the glory! Napoleon III towers over the diminutive Victor Emmanuel III of Italy

Solferino / Beauce
BATTLE OF SOLFERINO Napoleon III on the field of battle, which resulted in a defeat for the Austrians, marking the beginning of Italian independence

Battle of Solferino 3
The French chasseurs charge the Austrian lines

Battle of Solferino 9
With bodies strewing the ground about him, Napoleon III watches his men batter the Austrians

Battle of Solferino 6
Vittorio Emanuele watches the progress of the battle, in which his men and the French inflict a decisive defeat on the Austrians

Battle of Solferino 4
The decisive charge by the French chasseurs against the Austrian lines

Battle of Solferino 11
Lieutenant Lagorce, of the French voltigeurs, captures Austrian cannon in the village of Solferino

Battle of Solferino 1
The Piedmontese army advances en masse against the Austrians who are forced back across the Mincio : defeated, the Austrians make concessions which lead to Italian unity

Battle of Solferino 8
The decisive charge by the French chasseurs on the Austrian lines : fierce fighting at close quarters

Battle of Solferino 10
After the battle, French troops gather up the weapons discarded by the defeated Austrians

Battle of Solferino 5
Napoleon III watches his men defeat the Austrians

Battle of Solferino 12
Napoleon III watches his men inflict a crushing defeat on the Austrians, forcing them to cede large tracts of Italy to the nationalists

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"Remembering the Battle of Solferino: A Turning Point in Italian History" On June 24, 1859, the Second Italian War of Independence witnessed a pivotal moment at the Battle of Solferino. The clash between Austrian and Franco-Sardinian forces marked a significant step towards Italy's unification. BATTLE 13 - an event etched in history books forever. As cannons roared and muskets fired, brave soldiers fought valiantly on this fateful day. The final charge of the Austrian army remains eternally engraved in our collective memory. Captured on canvas, "The Campaign of Italy: Battle of Solferino" immortalizes the intensity and chaos that unfolded during this decisive conflict. Painted with passion and precision, it serves as a testament to human resilience amidst war's horrors. "The Battle and San Martino, " another masterpiece born from paintbrushes, captures both triumphs and tragedies. Its vivid strokes depict heroism intermingled with sacrifice—a poignant reminder that victory often comes at great cost. Even Emperor Napoleon III himself was captivated by this historic battle. His study for the Battle showcases his dedication to understanding every detail—every strategic move made during those critical hours. Francois Joseph I, Emperor of Austria, found himself embroiled in this monumental struggle—the Risorgimento's echoes reverberating through his empire's ranks. It was here that he faced formidable opposition—an unwavering force determined to shape their own destiny. Yet amidst all its grandeur lies a haunting image—the engraving depicting soldiers collecting bones left behind after battle's end. It serves as a somber reminder that war leaves scars not only on landscapes but also within hearts—remnants we must never forget. Today we remember The Battle of Solferino—a turning point where nations clashed for freedom and unity against oppression.