King Of Italy Collection

Roma - Piazza di Venezia. Monument to Victor Emmanuel II, 1910. Altar of Fatherland, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Mr. G. Sacconi laid the foundation stone in 1884

King of Italy & Raymond Poincare, 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
King of Italy & Raymond Poincare, 1918. Shows King Victor Emmanuel III (1869-1947) of Italy with Raymond Poincare´ (1860-1934), President of France.

Victor Emmanuel II of Italy
3118825 Victor Emmanuel II of Italy; (add.info.: Portrait of Victor Emmanuel II of Italy (1820-1878) king of Italy. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Umberto I of Italy
3586040 Umberto I of Italy; (add.info.: Portrait of Umberto I of Italy (1844-1900) King of Italy. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The entrance of Victor Emmanuel in Naples, 1860 (engraving)
1579529 The entrance of Victor Emmanuel in Naples, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the entrance of Victor Emmanuel II (1820-1878) King of Italy in Naples

Portrait of Victor Emmanuel III. (1869-1947), King of Italy, 1904. Creator: Grosso, Giacomo (1860-1938)
Portrait of Victor Emmanuel III. (1869-1947), King of Italy, 1904. Found in the Collection of the Pinacoteca dell'Accademia Albertina, Torino

Il Gombo, near Pisa, the Acclimatisation Farm of His Majesty Victor Emmanuel, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Il Gombo, near Pisa, the Acclimatisation Farm of His Majesty Victor Emmanuel, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by M. Mariani

Monument on the battle-field of Magenta, erected by the people of Lombardy... 1864. Creator: Unknown
Monument on the battle-field of Magenta, erected by the people of Lombardy in honour of the French Army, 1864. Engraving from a drawing by M. Mariani

The first visit of Victor Emmanuel to the camp of the national army at St. Angelo... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The first visit of Victor Emmanuel to the camp of the national army at St. Angelo - from a sketch by our special artist, Frank Vizetelly, 1860

The King of Italy in France; The King of Italy and his father-in-law, September 28, 1917, Creator: Unknown
The King of Italy in France; The King of Italy and his father-in-law, September 28, 1917, in Neuilly, on the doorstep of the hotel inhabited by the King of Montenegro, 1917

The King of Italy in France; Coming to France at the end of September... 1917. Creator: Unknown
The King of Italy in France; Coming to France at the end of September, the King of Italy decorated, near Verdun, the flag of the 3rd Zouaves with the Order of Military Valor, 1917

Italian Offensive of Isonzo; Before the offensive: on a visit to the Italian front... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Italian Offensive of Isonzo; Before the offensive: on a visit to the Italian front, Mr. Poincare decorates a Captain of the Bersaglieri in the presence of the King, 1917

Triumphal Arch erected at Naples during the Fetes recently held in that city - musicians... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Triumphal Arch erected at Naples during the Fetes recently held in that city - musicians and singers serenading Victor Emmanuel - from a sketch by our special artist, Frank Vizetelly, 1860

Padre Giovanni addressing the people in front of the Jesuits College, Naples... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Padre Giovanni addressing the people in front of the Jesuits College, Naples - from a sketch by our special artist, Frank Vizetelly, 1860

Entry of Victor Emmanuel into Naples - sketched in the Toledo... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Entry of Victor Emmanuel into Naples - sketched in the Toledo by our special artist, Frank Vizetelly, 1860....on Wednesday

Victor Emmanuel's entry into Naples: scene in the Piazza del Palazzo Reale, looking up... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Victor Emmanuel's entry into Naples: scene in the Piazza del Palazzo Reale, looking up the Toledo, 1860....on Wednesday

Jakob Fugger Burning His Numerous Promissory Notes before the Eyes of Emperor Charles V, 1868. Private Collection

The War in Naples - Victor Emmanuel giving commands to commence the bombardment... 1860. Creator: W Thomas
The War in Naples - Victor Emmanuel giving commands to commence the bombardment of Capua - from a sketch by our special artist

Les chefs d'etat Allies a Paris; Pendant le sejour du roi d'Italie a Paris, du 19 au 21 decembre 1918: le roi Victor-Emmanuel regardant Paris de la terrasse de l'hopital italien du

The King of Italy in France; The king leaving the observation post at Souville;...1917 Creator: Unknown
The King of Italy in France; The king leaving the observation post at Souville; as "honorary corporal" of the 3rd Zouaves, as his grandfather had been

Charles V received by Francois I to the Abbey of Saint Denis, c. 1811. Creator: Gros, Antoine Jean, Baron (1771-1835)
Charles V received by Francois I to the Abbey of Saint Denis, c. 1811. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms of 1521: "Here I stand, I can do no other", 1917. Private Collection

Portrait of the Emperor Charles V (1500-1558), 1520. Creator: Hopfer, Daniel, the Elder (1470-1536)
Portrait of the Emperor Charles V (1500-1558), 1520. Private Collection

Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms of 1521: "Here I stand, I can do no other". Private Collection

Gold Medal presented by the King of Sardinia to Mr. H. Lowman Taylor, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Gold Medal presented by the King of Sardinia to Mr. H. Lowman Taylor, 1858. On the occasion of the visit of the King of Sardinia to her Majesty the Queen

Gold Medal presented by the King of Sardinia to Mr. H. Lowman Taylor, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Gold Medal presented by the King of Sardinia to Mr. H. Lowman Taylor, 1858. On the occasion of the visit of the King of Sardinia to her Majesty the Queen

The Visit of the German Emperor to Rome;the Launch of the "Re Umberto"at Naples before the Emper Creator
The Visit of the German Emperor to Rome; the Launch of the " Re Umberto" at Naples before the Emperor and the King of Italy, 1888. From, The Graphic

The Visit of the German Emperor to Rome; the Emperor and the King of Italy passing between lines o Creator: Unknown
The Visit of the German Emperor to Rome; the Emperor and the King of Italy passing between lines of Lancers, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Statue of Lothair I, Lothar I, Carolingian emperor, King of Italy and Middle Francia, 795-855
6338971 Statue of Lothair I, Lothar I, Carolingian emperor, King of Italy and Middle Francia, 795-855 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Statue of Lothair I, Lothar I, Carolingian emperor)

Lothair I or Lothar I (795-855), Emperor of the Romans, governor of Bavaria, King of Italy and Middle Francia
6338931 Lothair I or Lothar I (795-855), Emperor of the Romans, governor of Bavaria, King of Italy and Middle Francia by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Lothair I or Lothar I (795-855)

Statue and seals of Lothair I or Lothar I (795-855), Emperor of the Romans, governor of Bavaria
6338957 Statue and seals of Lothair I or Lothar I (795-855), Emperor of the Romans, governor of Bavaria, King of Italy and Middle Francia by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Visit of the Emperor of Austria to the King of Italy at Venice, the Host and his Guest (engraving)
1053509 Visit of the Emperor of Austria to the King of Italy at Venice, the Host and his Guest (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info)

King of Italy (Itaria kokuo), from the series "People of Barbarian Nations"
King of Italy (Itaria kokuo), from the series " People of Barbarian Nations (Bankoku jinbutsu zue)", 1861. In 1861, Victor Emmanuel II became the first king of a united Italy

Victor Emmanuel II King of Sardinia, Giuseppe Garibaldi and Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, 1860-69. Albumen print of an artwork

Entry of the King of Italy into Berlin, Procession passing the German Artists Verein, Unter den Linden (engraving)
1626522 Entry of the King of Italy into Berlin, Procession passing the German Artists Verein, Unter den Linden (engraving) by English School

The King of Italy in Vienna, Exhibition of Horses (engraving)
1620978 The King of Italy in Vienna, Exhibition of Horses (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King of Italy in Vienna, Exhibition of Horses)

The King of Italy in Berlin, Review of the Guards (engraving)
1620979 The King of Italy in Berlin, Review of the Guards (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King of Italy in Berlin, Review of the Guards)

Prince Amedeo, Duke of Aosta (engraving)
1047031 Prince Amedeo, Duke of Aosta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Amedeo, Duke of Aosta)

The Visit of the German Emperor to Italy (engraving)
1041637 The Visit of the German Emperor to Italy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Visit of the German Emperor to Italy)

The Duke of Aosta (engraving)
1046002 The Duke of Aosta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke of Aosta, Brother of the King of Italy)

Battle of the Bridge of Arcole (engraving)
964482 Battle of the Bridge of Arcole (engraving) by Raffet, Denis Auguste Marie (1804-60) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of the Bridge of Arcole)

The Italian Fleet at Venice saluting the King of Italy (engraving)
1103699 The Italian Fleet at Venice saluting the King of Italy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Italian Fleet at Venice saluting the King of Italy)

Napoleon crowned king of Italy in Milan Cathedral
LLM459779 Napoleon crowned king of Italy in Milan Cathedral by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon crowned king of Italy in Milan Cathedral)

Meeting of Garibaldi and Victor Emmanuel, illustration from Cassell
STC393222 Meeting of Garibaldi and Victor Emmanuel, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

The King of Italy greeting the German Emperor at the Railway Station on his Arrival in Rome (engraving)
1595729 The King of Italy greeting the German Emperor at the Railway Station on his Arrival in Rome (engraving) by English School

Holy Roman Emperor Louis IV
6039842 Holy Roman Emperor Louis IV. by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holy Roman Emperor Louis IV, 1282-1347)

Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II
6039837 Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II. by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II, 1194-1250)

Arnulf of Carinthia, disputed King of Italy and Holy Roman Emperor (engraving)
3647216 Arnulf of Carinthia, disputed King of Italy and Holy Roman Emperor (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arnulf of Carinthia (c850-899)

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"The Legacy of the King of Italy: From Unification to Tragedy" In the heart of Roma, at Piazza di Venezia, stands a majestic monument paying homage to Victor Emmanuel II, the revered King of Italy. Erected in 1910, it symbolizes the unification and strength that he brought to a divided nation. Giuseppe Garibaldi's pivotal role in Italian history is immortalized in an iconic image from 1860. As he assists Victor Emmanuel II in putting on the symbolic boot of Italy, their collaboration marks a significant step towards national unity. However, not all moments were filled with triumph. The scene at Monza's Athletic Ground captures the chilling assassination of the beloved king. In lithographs and engravings alike, this tragic event serves as a reminder that even great leaders are vulnerable. Yet amidst tragedy, there were also tales of resilience and survival. The narrow escape from an attempted assassination showcases how close fate came to robbing Italy once again. It highlights both the courage and fortune that protected its monarch. International relations played their part too; when Germany's Emperor visited Rome, he shared camaraderie with his Italian counterpart during grand processions through cheering crowds. These diplomatic encounters fostered alliances crucial for stability and progress. Looking further back into history reveals Lothair I - Carolingian emperor and King of Italy - whose statue proudly stands as a testament to his reign from 795-855 AD. His rule over Middle Francia left an indelible mark on Italian heritage. The visit by Austria's Emperor to Venice showcased friendship between nations as host and guest exchanged pleasantries against picturesque backdrops engraved forever in memory. Such visits strengthened bonds between neighboring powers. From unification efforts led by Victor Emmanuel II to tragic assassinations etched into history books – these glimpses into Italy's past remind us that behind every title lies stories woven with triumphs and tribulations.