Monument to Simone Schiaffino
c. 1891
About this artwork
An engraved illustration of a grand public monument featuring a standing male figure, identified as Simone Schiaffino, dressed in period military attire and holding a flag and a bladed weapon, atop a large inscribed plinth. This detailed rendering likely served as a depiction of the actual monument.
Did you know?
This monument honors Simone Schiaffino, an Italian patriot and a member of Garibaldi's "Thousand," who played a crucial role in the Expedition of the Thousand for Italian unification. Tragically, Schiaffino was one of the first to die during this historic campaign in 1860, becoming a national hero whose sacrifice symbolized the struggle for a united Italy. The monument serves as a lasting tribute to his valor.
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Monument to Simone Schiaffino
Giuseppe Barberis, c. 1891
