The Battle of Calatafimi

Why it's great

Garibaldi's volunteers, the Thousand, storm a hill at Calatafimi in Sicily in May 1860 and beat a larger Neapolitan army, a key victory on the way to uniting Italy. Remigio Legat painted it in 1860.

🏛️ Part of history

The Unification of Italy & Germany (1815–1871) — Garibaldi's volunteers, the Thousand, storm a hill at Calatafimi in Sicily in May 1860 and beat a larger Neapolitan army, a key victory on the way to uniting Italy.

Where to see it

📍 Location not recordedWe couldn't confirm where it hangs today. Museums sometimes move or lend paintings, so check the museum's website before you travel.

Hang it on your wall

⬇ Hi-res download 1,024 × 768 px · 0.8 megapixels This is the largest scan on Wikimedia Commons, which is fairly small for a big print. The museum that owns it may offer a larger one. File page & license ↗

Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:

💵 Budget Etsy ↗ Posters and simple prints from small sellers, usually the lowest prices. 🖼️ Mid-range Fine Art America ↗ Good printing on paper, canvas or metal, made to order, with framing options. 🏛️ High-end Meisterdrucke ↗ Museum-grade giclée prints on archival paper or canvas, the closest to the real thing.

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About the artist

Remigio Legat

Unknown or anonymous artist

Remigio Legat was an Italian painter of the 1800s who painted scenes from the Risorgimento, the movement that united Italy. His picture of the Battle of Calatafimi was painted in 1860, soon after Garibaldi's victory.