Monument voor E. Piaggio op de begraafplaats van Staglieno in Genua c. 1870 - 1890

This photograph by Alfredo Noack, taken between 1870 and 1890, depicts the Monument for E. Piaggio located in the Staglieno Cemetery in Genoa. Noack, a notable Italian sculptor, is known for his detailed and expressive sculptures, often focusing on funerary art. The monument features a gothic-inspired architectural design with elaborate details, showcasing Noack's mastery of the Neo-Gothic style. The central figure of a grieving woman draped in flowing robes adds a poignant element to the monument, reflecting the traditional themes of sorrow and remembrance associated with cemetery art.