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The monument that charmed a girl sent on February 13, 2017 (13:40) by Annamaria Pertosa. 89 comments, 2729 views.

at 55mm, 1/400 f/5.6, ISO 200, hand held. Milano, Italy.

Tutte le volte che passo in piazza del Duomo, il mio sguardo va al monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II, e qualcuno si chiederà: “Come mai?”. Ho girato il mondo, per 42 anni per lavoro, e ora, finalmente per diletto, ma questo monumento fa parte dei sogni di una bambina di pochissimi anni. Mio padre, in quel di Monopoli, per farmi star ferma almeno per un po' (avevo l'argento vivo addosso), mi prendeva sulle ginocchia, e sul tavolo tirava fuori da una scatola, vecchie foto e cartoline, e me le illustrava, quasi si trattasse di una favola. Fra tutti quei vecchi ricordi, spiccava una cartolina ingiallita e lisa dal tempo che, raffigurava questo monumento: l'aveva spedita il nonno alla nonna, durante la prima guerra mondiale. La cartolina è ancora in un cassetto a casa dei miei, ma quella bimba, diventata adulta, e arrivata a Milano per l'università, ed è subito corsa in piazza del Duomo, per vedere finalmente il monumento della sua infanzia. E in questa foto, ho cercato di riprodurre un po' quella vecchia cartolina ingiallita dal tempo che, a una bimba di quattro anni, non facevano toccare per paura che la sciupasse. Scusandomi, per avervi magari annoiato con queste vecchie storie, ecco qualche cenno storico: Il monumento venne commissionato allo scultore Ercole Rosa da Umberto I nel 1878 subito dopo la morte del padre, ma venne messo in piazza Duomo, solo nel 1896 in quanto lo scultore morì prima di aver terminato il monumento che venne finito da altri e poi inaugurato ufficialmente. Lo stesso monumento avrebbe dovuto essere realizzato dal Rosa, a Vercelli, dove lo scultore aveva vinto un concorso, ma il nuovo re, decretò che si dovesse invece realizzare a Milano, sede, senz'altro più prestigiosa. Quando la fonderia Barigozzi, terminò le fusioni delle parti in bronzo, si decise di porre la statua al centro di piazza Duomo, anzicché nei pressi di Palazzo Reale. Nel frattempo, morto Ercole Rosa, i lavori vennero affidati ai fratelli Barzaghi, fino al 1892, diretti da Stefano Ferrari. La statua rappresenta il re mentre guida i soldati nella battaglia di San Martino, ed è posta su una base in granito rosso, circondato da una gradinata in marmo bianco dalla quale si innalza un altro piedistallo in marmo di Carrara con un rilievo che raffigura l'ingresso delle truppe piemontesi a Milano dopo la battaglia di Magenta, durante la seconda guerra d'Indipendenza. Sul piedistallo si trova la data «giugno 1859» a rimarcare l'ingresso del re a Milano (8 giugno 1859), mentre sul lato opposto si trova la scritta «14 giugno 1896» in riferimento alla data d'inaugurazione del monumento. La scultura soprastante, in bronzo, rappresenta il re nell'atto di frenare la foga del suo cavallo, alla base si trovano due leoni sdraiati sulle gradinate laterali che posano una zampa ciascuno su una targa con inciso il nome «Roma» e «Milano», in riferimento alle grandi conquiste del Risorgimento.

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Fiorenzofanton

sent on February 13, 2017 (17:40) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Photo very beautiful Anna, looks like a postcard of the past, is also an interesting frame.
Hello flower. :-)

Luigi Mossali

sent on February 13, 2017 (17:53) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful, post and given cut.
Hello Lu. :-P

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on February 13, 2017 (17:58) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Paul P
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Giorgio
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Delighted that you enjoyed this shot that evokes a bit 'of my childhood. Thank you so very much for your nice comments and attention.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on February 13, 2017 (18:40) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Werner
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Agate
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Paul
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Happy you enjoyed both photo and the story. A big thank you, dear friends, for always being so attentive and present.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P :-P

Andy41sbk

sent on February 13, 2017 (19:03) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hello Annamaria :-P :-P really beautiful this photo framed 8-)
a warm greeting
Andrew ;-)

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on February 13, 2017 (19:28) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Fiorenzo F
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Luigi M
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Dear friends, always nice to read your nice comments and find you here, interested in my shots. A big, big thank you.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P

Albieri Sergio

sent on February 13, 2017 (19:29) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful photos accompanied by retro tones, as always, as a nice story.
Congratulations Annamaria! Hello!
Sergio ;-) :-P

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on February 13, 2017 (19:32) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Angelo A
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Renzo L
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Dear friends, really thank you for your interest and attention devoted to my shots. I appreciate very much.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P

DelumA

sent on February 13, 2017 (19:51) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Annamaria are a strength, beautiful photos! And as always, a slide out of the ordinary! Nothing but boredom, read your captions is always a pleasure! :-)

A big greeting!!!

Maurizio

Pasquale Lucio Maisto

sent on February 13, 2017 (20:06) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Photos of the past, which reminds me of when I was a child.

Paolorossi

sent on February 13, 2017 (20:31) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Nice shoot b / w compliments Annamaria ;-)
Hi Paul.

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on February 13, 2017 (20:36) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Andrew
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Sergio A
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Happy friends loved ones of your kind visit, pleased to read your beautiful guest, thank you very much for the kindness and the time they devoted to me.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P

Mauro Monesi

sent on February 13, 2017 (20:36) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Annamaria dear beautiful image and beautiful monochrome and also the PP, also compliments for the caption.
A greeting.
Mauro ;-) :-P

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on February 13, 2017 (21:13) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Maurizio
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paschal
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I am glad that you shared with me this photo, thank you for the attention, the good comments and exquisite courtesy.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P

Renzo Bagatella

sent on February 13, 2017 (21:21) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A beautiful photo and a beautiful story, congratulations Annamaria.
Hello, Renzo. :-)

Ronda

sent on February 13, 2017 (21:43) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Light pen and suggestive shooting ... good!
Hello Simone ;-)

Massimo Schiavi

sent on February 13, 2017 (21:46) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A nice photo to mo 'of ancient postcard's successful toning!
Brava Annamaria and congratulations for the caption!
Hello and good evening!

maximum :-)

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on February 13, 2017 (21:51) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Paolorossi
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Mauro M
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Delighted that you enjoyed and delighted to read your wonderful comments, I thank you for your attention to my shots.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P

user59947

sent on February 13, 2017 (21:54) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Annamaria this beautiful shot, excellent also the PP,
compliments

Juviga

sent on February 13, 2017 (21:55) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Caption INTERESTING full of feelings Pima part of the second story. BEAUTIFUL, it seems a click of the period of your childhood. Greetings GIO '

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