Garibaldi’s Entry into Naples (or similar Risorgimento scene)
Print, wood engraving on paper • Attributed to an illustrator for an 19th-century periodical (such as The Illustrated London News or L'Illustration)
Style & Movement
19th Century Realism / Journalistic Illustration
Medium & Technique
Black ink wood engraving, utilizing fine hatching, cross-hatching, and stippling to create tonal shifts
Creation Period
Circa 1860-1875
Dimensions & Format
Small to medium-sized landscape format, likely approximately 15 x 20 cm image size
Subject Description
A military or paramilitary procession, likely Garibaldians or 'Redshirts' during the Italian Unification. Figures are depicted in distinct uniforms with torches and drums in front of a Neo-classical portico.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair; the image shows significant light-strike, discoloration (browning) of the paper, and some loss of detail due to aging
Estimated Market Value
$30 - $75 USD
Auction Estimate
$20 - $50 USD
Provenance History
Likely removed from a bound 19th-century news gazette or historical volume; no specific ownership marks visible
Art Historical Significance
Significant as a primary visual record of the Risorgimento and the rise of mass-media journalism in the mid-19th century
Notable Features
High-contrast torchlight effect rendered through wood cutting; documentary captions appear partially trimmed at the bottom
Condition Issues
Severe foxing, yellowing, visible fold lines/creasing, and overall acidity of the wood-pulp paper
Conservation Recommendations
Deacidification treatment by a paper conservator, mounting with archival acid-free materials, and UV-filtering glass