Gezicht op de Corso Vittorio Emanuele te Milaan, Italië 1864 - 1881

"Gezicht op de Corso Vittorio Emanuele te Milaan, Italië" is a photograph taken by Giacomo Brogi between 1864 and 1881. It shows the bustling Corso Vittorio Emanuele, a major street in Milan, Italy, with the iconic Duomo di Milano in the background. The photograph captures a moment in time during the construction of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a famous shopping arcade. Brogi was a renowned photographer known for his documentation of Italian architecture and cityscapes, showcasing the rapidly changing urban landscape of the 19th century. The photograph provides a glimpse into the architectural and social life of Milan during a period of great transformation.