Gezicht op het Piazza Carlo Alberto en Palazzo Carignano te Turijn, Italië 1864 - 1881

Giacomo Brogi's "Gezicht op het Piazza Carlo Alberto en Palazzo Carignano te Turijn, Italië" is a striking photographic depiction of the Palazzo Carignano in Turin, Italy. This 19th-century photograph, taken between 1864 and 1881, captures the grandeur of the palace, showcasing its architectural details and the surrounding Piazza Carlo Alberto. The composition focuses on the palace, emphasizing its imposing facade and the expansive space in front of it, hinting at the bustling city life that might have surrounded it during the era. Brogi's meticulous attention to detail and the starkness of the black and white photography create a timeless and evocative image that transports viewers back to the era of Italian unification and the rise of photography as a form of documentation and art.