VINCENZO GIACOMELLI (1841-1890). ITALIAN PAINTER.. Italian unification. Second Italian War of Independence. "Battle of San Martino" (24 June 1859). The Austrian army was defeated by French and Piedmontese troops. It took place on the heights of San Martino near Desenzano del Garda. In the painting, the Aosta and Pinerolo Brigades, led by General Filiberto Molard, advancing against the Austrians under a strong hurricane. Victor Emmanuel II on horseback drawn sword. Painting by Vincenzo Giacomelli (1841-1890), 1861. Oil on canvas. Detail. Museum of the Risorgimento. Milan. Italy. (On loan, MIBAC Soprintendenza Belle Arti e Paesaggio, Milan).
Italian unification. Second Italian War of Independence. "Battle of San Martino" (24 June 1859). The Austrian army was defeated by French and Piedmontese troops. It took place on the heights of San Martino near Desenzano del Garda. In the painting, the Aosta and Pinerolo Brigades, led by General Filiberto Molard, advancing against the Austrians under a strong hurricane. Victor Emmanuel II on horseback drawn sword. Painting by Vincenzo Giacomelli (1841-1890), 1861. Oil on canvas. Detail. Museum of the Risorgimento. Milan. Italy. (On loan, MIBAC Soprintendenza Belle Arti e Paesaggio, Milan).