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Naples Prisoners
Neapolitan prisoners after the collapse of the kingdom of the Two Sicilies
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1862 Collapse Naples Neapolitan Prisoners Risorgimento Sicilies
18"x18" (46x46cm) Pillow
18"x18" (46x46cm) Faux Suede Pillow with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone colored faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
Accessorise your space with decorative, soft pillows
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the somber reality of Naples prisoners following the collapse of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies in 1862. The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, which encompassed the southern Italian regions of Sicily and Naples, had been ruled by the Bourbon dynasty since 1816. However, the economic and political instability of the kingdom, coupled with the rising nationalist sentiments of the Italian Risorgimento, led to its downfall. In September 1860, Giuseppe Garibaldi and his "Thousand" volunteers landed in Sicily and quickly gained control of the island. The final blow came in November 1860 when the Neapolitan army was defeated at the Battle of Volturno, paving the way for the unification of Italy under Victor Emmanuel II. The prisoners depicted in this photograph were likely among the thousands of Neapolitans who were arrested and imprisoned in the aftermath of the kingdom's collapse. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of political upheaval and the turbulent history of Italy's unification. The photograph was taken in 1862, just a year after the fall of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, and offers a glimpse into the harsh conditions of Naples prisons during that time. The prisoners are shown huddled together in a cramped and dimly lit cell, their faces etched with exhaustion and despair. The bars of their cells are visible through the open doors, serving as a reminder of their confinement and the loss of their freedom. This photograph is an important historical document that sheds light on a pivotal moment in Italian history and the human impact of political change. It is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by individuals during times of upheaval and the enduring power of the human spirit.
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