This is an original 1934 color print of Benito Mussolini’s town house in Rome (Roma), Italy (Italia). Mussolini rented the home from Prince Torlonia. The caption writes, “The dictator’s servants wash the car semipublicly atop these steps.” Mussolini led the Italian National Fascist Party and was the Italian dictator from 1922 to 1943 going by various nicknames, including Capo del Governo, Duce del Fascimo, Caporale d’onore Della Milizia Fascista, primo Ministro del Regno D’Italia, Ministro Dell’Interno, Cavaliere Dell’Ordine Supremo Dell’Annunziata Santissima, and Cavaliere Dell’Ordine Dello Sprone D’oro. Photography by Scaioni.
CONDITION
This 77+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse.
- Product Type: Original Color Print; Color
- Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
- Dimensions: Approximately 7.5 x 5.75 inches; 19 x 15 cm
- Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
- Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)
Keywords specific to this image: dictator, dictatorship, Italian, stairway, Il Duce
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