Thinking of Garibaldi 1862

"Thinking of Garibaldi" (1862) by Domenico Induno depicts a young woman seated by a window, lost in thought. She is engaged in needlework, her gaze directed toward a distant cityscape, perhaps envisioning the heroic figure of Giuseppe Garibaldi, whose portrait hangs on the wall. The scene is filled with soft light, creating an intimate and melancholic atmosphere. This painting is a testament to Induno's mastery of Realism, capturing the quiet contemplation of a woman reflecting on a historical figure and the tumultuous events of the Risorgimento, the Italian unification movement.