Vittorio Emanuele II (Victor Emmanuel II of Italy) by Giuseppe Gibellini, 1890
Piazzale Risorgimento
Modena, May 2024
“Gibellini's most notable commission was the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II in Modena's Piazzale Risorgimento. Unveiled in 1890, this equestrian bronze statue honors Italy's first king, who died in 1878. Funded by public subscription (raising 45,000 lire), the project took five years due to technical challenges, harsh weather, and refinements. Gibellini collaborated with Bernardo Raggi on the initial roughing of the king's figure, which he then polished extensively. The monument features allegorical elements symbolizing Italian unity and was restored in 2002 to preserve its patina and details.” (Giuseppe Gibellini, Grok)
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