Bombardment of Marghera Made by the Austrian Army on the Night of May 24, 1849 1849

"Bombardment of Marghera Made by the Austrian Army on the Night of May 24, 1849" is a painting by Italian artist Ippolito Caffi, depicting the bombardment of Marghera by the Austrian army during the First Italian War of Independence. Created in 1849, the painting is a dramatic portrayal of the night battle, capturing the intense flames of the burning city against the dark sky. The image is a testament to Caffi's skill in capturing the chaos and destruction of war, a powerful and haunting representation of historical events.