Camillo Benso Collection

Cavour, Camillo Benso, Count of (Turin, 1810-1861) Italian statesman
Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour (Turin, 1810-1861) Italian statesman. Founder of Il Risorgimento (1847). Engraving by Rim. Colored

Portrait of Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour
3521758 Portrait of Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour; (add.info.: Portrait of Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour (1810-1861) Italian statesman and leading figure in the movement toward Italian unification

The Real Italian Brigand Chief, 1861. Count Cavour, the Italian Nationalist politician who had fought for the unification of Italy, became the first prime minister of that country in March 1861

The French Second Empire, 1852-1870 (colour litho)
5207765 The French Second Empire, 1852-1870 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Second Empire, 1852-1870)

Solemn ceremony for the launch of the great battleship Conte di Cavour in La Spezia
2815466 Solemn ceremony for the launch of the great battleship Conte di Cavour in La Spezia, on the morning of August 10 (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Feasts of the Fatherland, Cavour has the vision of the great Italy and proclaims it in Parliament... (colour litho)
2815424 The Feasts of the Fatherland, Cavour has the vision of the great Italy and proclaims it in Parliament... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, studies at the military academy in Turin (chromolitho)
735856 Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, studies at the military academy in Turin (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour)

Camillo Benso (b / w photo)
820891 Camillo Benso (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour (1810-1861)

The late Count Cavour (engraving)
2773507 The late Count Cavour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Count Cavour)

Camillo Benso (litho)
820892 Camillo Benso (litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour (1810-1861)

Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, Italian statesman (chromolitho)
2815970 Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, Italian statesman (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour (1810-1861)

Inauguration of Cavours Monument in the Campo Santo at Pisa (engraving)
1619630 Inauguration of Cavours Monument in the Campo Santo at Pisa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, 1864. Found in the Collection of Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan

Roma - Prati di Castello. New Law Courts by Calderini, and statue of Cavour, 1910. Prati is a historic neighbourhood (rione) of Rome in the centre of the city

Count Camillo Benso di Cavour (1810-1861), Italian politician. Cavour was the first Prime Minister of the new Kingdom of Italy

Count Camillo Benso di Cavour, Italian politician, 19th century. Artist: DJ Pound
Count Camillo Benso di Cavour, Italian politician, 19th century. Cavour (1810-1861) was the first Prime Minister of the new Kingdom of Italy

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Portrait of Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, Turin, 1810-1861, politician, patriot
Portrait of Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour (Turin, 1810-1861), politician, patriot, and First Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Italy. Painted by Michele Gordigiani (1835-1909)

Camillo Benso, Italian statesman
Camillo Benso statue, close-up. The Italian statesman and Count of Cavour, Camillo Benso (1810-1861), together with Giuseppe Garibaldi, brought about the unification of Italy

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Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, was an influential Italian statesman who played a crucial role in the unification of Italy. Born in Turin in 1810, he dedicated his life to the cause of Italian nationalism and worked tirelessly to bring about political and social reforms. Known as "The Real Italian Brigand Chief, " Cavour's determination and strategic thinking made him a formidable force. He served as Prime Minister of Piedmont-Sardinia during the mid-19th century when Italy was divided into several independent states. With his visionary ideas, he envisioned a united Italy and proclaimed it passionately in Parliament. Cavour's leadership skills were evident not only in politics but also on the military front. As depicted in the chromolitho artwork showcasing his studies at the military academy in Turin, he possessed both intellectual prowess and tactical acumen. His efforts for national unity extended beyond politics and warfare. The solemn ceremony for the launch of the battleship Conte di Cavour exemplifies his commitment to modernizing Italy's naval power, ensuring its strength on international waters. A portrait captured on canvas immortalizes Cavour's dignified presence as he navigated through complex diplomatic negotiations during turbulent times like The French Second Empire (1852-1870). His ability to engage with foreign powers while safeguarding Italian interests earned him respect among European leaders. Even after his passing, commemorations continued to honor this remarkable figure. The inauguration of Cavours Monument at Pisa's Campo Santo stands testament to his enduring legacy as an architect of unified Italy.