Carlo Alberto Collection
Carlo Alberto, the noble and valiant King of Sardinia, stands in the final hours of his life, gazing out at the sun-soaked city of Oporto in 1884
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Carlo Alberto, the noble and valiant King of Sardinia, stands in the final hours of his life, gazing out at the sun-soaked city of Oporto in 1884, as depicted in the oil on canvas painting "The last hours of Carlo Alberto." A scene of regal determination, he is also remembered for his pivotal role in Italian history. In the detail from the fresco "Carlo Alberto giving the sword to Vittorio Emanuele II," we witness the moment of the transfer of power. The lithograph "Charles Albert, Pius IX and Leopold II, 1848," captures a significant political alliance. The Coronation Naval Review before King Edward at Spithead, 16 August (litho) showcases Carlo Alberto's naval prowess. In the lithograph "Carlo Alberto swearing in the Constitution, March 14, 1821," we see the King's commitment to democratic ideals, with Santorre of Santarosa in prison as a reminder of the challenges faced. Lastly, the Study for the Decoration of a Vault, 1754-1815, by Carlo Alberto Baratta, demonstrates the King's artistic patronage. Through these works, Carlo Alberto's legacy as a visionary leader, a man of the people, and a patron of the arts continues to resonate.