The Vittorio Emanuele Bridge, a photo from Rome, Lazio

Photographer's Note

Good Morning Everyone,

I hope you are all well and abiding by the 'Stay at Home' rule.

Have you had pleasure in browsing your archives?

This particular photograph brought back some amazingly happy memories of visiting an unbelievably beautiful city and making some very good new friends.

My photograph shows one of the sculptures on the Vittoria Emanuele Bridge in Rome. I took the photograph from our first introduction to the city, a tour around the city by bus.

The Vittorio Emanuele II bridge was designed by Ennio De Rossi and opened on 5 June 1911. It took 25 years to build, destroying the 18th century building, which belonged to the Hospital Saint Spirit, in the process. The 111m bridge has 3 arches with four heavy allegorical sculptures situated over the central arch and four end pillars decorated with bronze Victories.

The marble sculptures represent Liberty, Oppression defeated, Unity of Italy, and Loyalty to the Constitution - source Wikipedia

I cannot find any source which labels these sculptures but, I suspect, that this is 'Oppression Defeated'. Perhaps someone with greater knowledge will set me right, if I have made a mistake.

Keep safe everyone, Bev :-)

ikeharel, holmertz, tyro, jhm, ChrisJ, jean113, Fis2, adramad, worldcitizen ha contrassegnato questa nota come utile

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ikeharel (113501) 2020-04-06 2:29

The white marble had a very bright light upon, marvelously enhanced its carved elements, Beverley.
Also, good view to the river sides with green trees canopies and another bridge on far right, excellent outcome, my cong.s.
Stay well, enjoy your immediate surrounding's.
Ike

holmertz (102846) 2020-04-06 2:41

Hello bev,
The sculpture is quite impressive, and it was honoured with a well taken photo. It is perfectly exposed and sharp and it's a well balanced composition. The blue sky provides a perfect background and the trees to the left are further beautiful eye-catchers.
Kind regards,
Gert

Tue (92548) 2020-04-06 2:53

Hello Beverley,
I visited Rome about eighteen months ago, but haven't had the chance to post any photos yet, but I might be able to soon, my holiday for later this month has been cancelled, so there won't be new photos that I decide to post first. Great photo of this wonderful sculpture on the bridge. The blue sky behind the white stone is excellent as well. Superb clarity and sharpness.
Lars

lousat (139362) 2020-04-06 3:26

Hi Bev,your description of the statue is correct, in Italian it represents "oppressione vinta", a symbol of victory against any type of foreign and political oppression. I'm happy to read that you still have a good memory of my capital, I've never been there so your photo is really useful for me too.Have a nice week and stay safe! Luciano

tyro (30513) 2020-04-06 4:06

Hello Bev,

You have written a fascinating and very informative note here - and I was very happy for you when I read Luciano's confirmation that this particular sculpture was indeed "Oppression Defeated"!

And what a very fine photograph of this magnificent adornment to the bridge! The angle of the sunlight was in your favour, bringing out all the intricate details of the artwork brilliantly against the background of the city and a deep blue sky above. A fine composition with lovely light and colours, perfect exposure and exquisite details and clarity.

Beautiful!

Kind Regards,

John.

jhm (211736) 2020-04-06 4:26

Hello Bev,

We have a little it freedom, we can walk and bike interior the the borders, but not with neighbours, only with my wife on 1.5 m distance.
I look no other people this is real to dangerous.
You took a very nice picture of this statue.
Perfect sharp and clear.
Nice found in your archive
Very well done, TFS.

Kindest regards,
John

ChrisJ (171888) 2020-04-06 4:37

Hello Beverley,

So much to see in Rome, that I think I missed this old bridge. It reminds me a little of the Charles Bridge in Prague, also bedecked with an assortment of statues. Good sharpness and exposure on the bright sunlit highlights. Tfs!

rychem (72187) 2020-04-06 7:27

An imposing group of sculptures, the details of human bodies are very well depicted, excellent photo with perfect light
regards Ryszard

jean113 (27899) 2020-04-06 8:59

Hello Beverley, you were blessed with beautiful weather, so all the details are very bright and clear.
I like the way that you have composed the shot, where although the statues take centre stage, we are still able to see some of the city and the river in the background.
Kind regards, Jean.

Fis2 (170945) 2020-04-06 9:38

Witaj Bev!
A very interesting fragment of bridge, sculpture makes impression.
Good POV, colors and light.
aawell done.
Keep safe.
Krzysztof

jmdias (115342) 2020-04-06 10:50

bev

I liked a lot the view. I probably didn't see this bridge. anyway rome has so many corners to be explored. excellent image.

take care

jorge

Nicou (193806) 2020-04-06 20:44

Hello

quelle statue et monument quelle blancheur ces homme cette pierre sur le pont avec la barrière un plan d'eau en fond une mère et son enfant à droit superbe cadrage et mise en valeur.
Bravo et amitié
Nciou

everlasting (19680) 2020-04-06 22:13

I know the bridge and the statue well. This time last year we were in Rome and Naples.
Rome for work, Naples for pleasure.
The photo is well composed with try statue off center and the white marble well exposed . I like how we can see the next bridge is the distance and the clear blue sky makes a lovely backdrop.

ifege (48253) 2020-04-06 22:34

Hi Bev
Back to Rome! A good photo of the sculpture on the bridge.
cheers
Ian

jemaflor (147300) 2020-04-06 23:19

Hi Bev,
Well presented this famous monument, good management for the sunlight capture,nice contrast between white sculpture and this pleasant blue sky, tfs.

emka (158204) 2020-04-06 23:38

Hello Bev, I have written a long critique but it is gone. Excellent composition with this beautiful white sculpture. I will not help you, I do not know what it represents. I spot lovely pinias in the background. Nice composition and excellent sharpness.
I stay home all the time, I go only for food to the shop on the corner. And I am still not so bored to do some things I always wanted to do if I would have enough time, like books, order in wardrobes and so on.
Stay safe

Malgo

Silvio1953 (221781) 2020-04-07 1:14

Ciao cara Bev, great view of beautiful bridge, lovely composition with imposing monument in FG, splendid light, excellent clarity, fine details and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

adramad (73030) 2020-04-07 10:53

Hi Bev.
Wonderful composition that focuses on the fabulous sculpture of the bridge, with so many interesting characters, while on both sides of it, we can see a bit of the perspective of the environment, what a wonderful day of light and sun.
A magnificent range of colors, in some tones, very attractive.
Good management of light and sharpness.
Very well done. I love.
Have a great day.
Very best regards.
Luis.

worldcitizen (16108) 2020-04-09 11:26

Hello Bev,
These sculptures look nice in the sunlight, with a bright, blue sky behind them. I like the trees on the left side, too. Rome is like an outdoor art museum. Take good care...

mkamionka (74637) 2020-04-12 23:39

Hi Bev,
I see you are back to your archives. Rome is such an amazing destination. Every way you turn there is a great subject to photograph.
This is a spot which I completely missed.
Great focus on the sculpture which you have placed asymmetrically in the frame. Amazing weather around with great blue sky as a background.
I took 400 photos in Rome in spite of being there in pre-digital times. But they now lost their quality over time.
Stay safe,
M