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Giuseppe Garibaldi
Albumen print, 10.5 x 6.4 cm, by Alessandro Pavia, before 1882
Museo Carnavalet, Paris


Garibaldi as an older man, with his thick beard and weathered features. He is depicted wearing his distinctive embroidered cap and a striped poncho-like garment, which reflects his association with military campaigns and his personal style. His stern expression, full beard, and the cane in his hands suggest both a sense of authority and the toll of years spent in battle and political struggle. His hands rest firmly on the cane, possibly hinting at the physical cost of his years of conflict and travel. His gaze is steady and contemplative, as if reflecting on his past struggles and victories. The portrait captures him not just as a soldier but as a man who had become a symbol of his time, embodying resilience and defiance even in later life.