The Opening of the First Parliament of the Kingdom of Italy Carlo Bossoli, 1861

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The Opening of the First Parliament of the Kingdom of Italy

Why it's great

Italy's first national parliament is opened in 1861 under a canopy of flags and cheering crowds, when the Kingdom of Italy was officially born. Carlo Bossoli painted the festive scene.

🏛️ Part of history

The Unification of Italy & Germany (1815–1871) — Italy's first national parliament is opened in 1861 under a canopy of flags and cheering crowds, when the Kingdom of Italy was officially born.

Where to see it

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Hang it on your wall

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About the artist

Carlo Bossoli

1815–1884 · born in Davesco-Soragno · died in Turin

Carlo Bossoli was an Italian-Swiss painter born near Lugano in 1815. He worked in Odessa and then Turin, where he painted detailed pictures of the battles and events of the Italian wars of independence. He died in Turin in 1884.