Monument to Emanuele Filiberto, Bronze equestrian statue in Piazza San Carlo, Turin, Italy.
The Monument to Emanuele Filiberto is an equestrian bronze statue on Piazza San Carlo, created by artist Carlo Marochetti. The sculpture depicts the duke mounted on his horse at the moment he sheathes his sword.
The work was created in 1838 to honor a leader who made Turin the capital and established Italian as the official language of Piedmont. This sculpture thus marks a turning point in the region's history.
The monument sits in Piazza San Carlo, where local residents refer to it in their Piedmontese dialect as "Caval 'd Brôns." This local name reflects how the work has become woven into the city's everyday life.
The statue stands at the center of Piazza San Carlo, surrounded by historic buildings and cafes that frame the square. The location is easy to reach and sits in a busy part of the city center.
The artwork captures an unusual moment: the instant when the leader sheathes his sword, symbolizing peace rather than war. This depicts something different from typical warrior monuments that show fighting poses.
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