The Battle of Magenta

Why it's great

French and Italian troops defeat the Austrian army at Magenta in 1859, one of the first big victories in the war that began Italy's unification. Adolphe Yvon painted it in 1861.

🏛️ Part of history

The Unification of Italy & Germany (1815–1871) — French and Italian troops defeat the Austrian army at Magenta in 1859, one of the first big victories in the war that began Italy's unification.

Where to see it

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Hang it on your wall

⬇ Hi-res download 1,222 × 820 px · 1.0 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

Adolphe Yvon

1817–1893 · born in Eschviller · died in 16th arrondissement of Paris

Adolphe Yvon was a French painter born in Eschviller in 1817. He painted large battles for the French army, including the Crimean and Italian campaigns, and spent his life in Paris, where he died in 1893.