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Messina Evacuated
General Fergola, commanding the remaining Neapolitan forces in Sicily, evacuates the forts of Messina
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Commanding Evacuated Forces Forts Messina Neapolitan Remaining Sicily January
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.7cm (9.6" x 7.8")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Messina Evacuated: General Fergola Commanding the Remaining Neapolitan Forces in Sicily (1860) This evocative image captures the moment of departure for General Fergola and the last remnants of the Neapolitan forces from the forts of Messina, Sicily, in January 1860. The historical significance of this event marked the final chapter of the Expedition of the Thousand, a pivotal turning point in Italian Unification. General Garibaldi, leading the volunteer army known as the "Thousand," had landed in Marsala, Sicily, in May 1860, sparking a series of battles against the Bourbon forces. The fall of Palermo in late October 1860 left Messina as the last major stronghold for the Neapolitan forces in Sicily. In this photograph, General Fergola, the commander of the Neapolitan forces in Messina, is seen giving orders to his troops as they prepare to embark on ships, signaling the end of their resistance. The image conveys a sense of determination and resolve, as the soldiers, many with their weapons slung over their shoulders, march towards their boats, ready to face an uncertain future. The historical backdrop of this event is marked by the Italian Risorgimento, a period of political upheaval and national awakening that led to the unification of Italy. The fall of Messina was a crucial victory for the Italian unification movement, and this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and struggles that shaped the country's history. The photograph's composition, with the boats in the foreground and the fortress in the background, emphasizes the contrast between the security of the fortified position and the uncertainty of the journey ahead. The image also highlights the human element of the historical event, as individual soldiers are portrayed in their moment of departure, adding a personal touch to the larger narrative of Italian unification.
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