The solemn statue of Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, is placed on a plinth in the middle of the central square bearing his name. The monument was completed in 1871 by the sculptor Vincenzo Cerri. The reddish building in background is called “Palazzo Rosso” (Red Palace) and its back entrance is adorned by a pair of “topless sphinxes ”. Henry James, who vehemently disliked our Four Moors, said of this statue:I must add that on the other hand there is a very well-conditioned and, in attitude and gesture, extremely natural and familiar statue of Cavour in one of the city squares...
(Henry James, “Italian Hours”, Tuscan Cities, London, Heinemann, 1909)
See also: Henry James - Palazzo Rosso - Topless Sphinx - Four Moors
External links: Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour - Henry James (Wikipedia)
14 comments:
So interesting and a great image.
Nice composition, a grey statue against the coloured facade of Palazzo Rosso.
Topless Sphinx? I remember that picture ;)
The sculpture really looks great with the red palace in the background. A quality photo it is.
Nice shot! I like the facade and the comment is really interesting:)
This is such a modest posture and you set it beautifully against that brick background with the open shutters.
You will, I'm sure, show us the topless sphinxes?
I'm amazed at how good these sculptors were! The expression and detail in the face and hands, the clothing, etc., are magnificent!
Your photo is excellent, too, with the muted colors in the background...closed and open shutters...
Great job, Vogon Poet!
Very interesting!
Beautiful picture!
Léia
I really like how everything is in focus. The back ground really adds a lot to the statue.
Hei ma è proprio una bella foto!!!
Mi sbaglio o posti immagini sempre più belle?
:-)
Yes I will absolutely wait for the “topless sphinxes” pic! He definitely looks natural as our pal Henry pointed out, he looks somehow worried though...
I also really like the composition of the photo! Majestic!
Interesting info and the photo shows great detail in the statue
Sorry for not visiting recently.
Love the statue and the background architecture. Good job!
Jacob and Mystical, Vogon Poet has showed us that Sphinx in his March post.
This Count of Cavor looks different with his painting version seen on Wikipedia. He looks shorter here and modest. I love this one better.
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