Description: Turin, ITALY - Vittorio Emanuele II Monument - 1911: The monument to Vittorio Emanuele II, the first king of Italy, is located in Turin, in the Largo of the same name, at the junction between Corso Vittorio Emanuele II and Corso Galileo Ferraris. King Umberto I, his son, had it erected between 1882 and 1899. The monument, a structure of bronze and granite, is the work of architect Pietro Costa. The king's statue rises on tall Doric columns. In the sculptural groups at the are figures representing unity, brotherhood, work and freedom. The monument reaches the height of 39 meters, achieving the local popular title of "the King on the Roofs" or "Barba Vigiu". This Divided Back Era postcard, hand dated 1911, is in good condition but there is edge wear. Carl Kunzli-Tobler, Zurich.
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Featured Person: Vittorio Emanuele II, King Umberto I
Size: Standard (5.5x3.5 in)
Material: Paper
Year Manufactured: 1911
City: Turin
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Brand/Publisher: Carl Kunzli-Tobler
Subject: Vittorio Emanuele II Monument
Continent: Europe
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Era: Divided Back (1907-1915)
Theme: Architecture, Cities & Towns, Floral & Gardens, Flowers & Plants, Landscapes, Universities, "King on the Roofs", "Barba Vigiu"
Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Features: Panoramic
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Postage Condition: Unposted
