Bust of Giuseppe Garibaldi
Dublin Core
Title
Bust of Giuseppe Garibaldi
Subject (Topic)
Subject (Topic)
Garibaldi Square--Rhode Island--Providence
Monuments--Rhode Island--Providence
Federal Hill--Neighborhoods--Rhode Island--Providence
Garibaldi Square--Rhode Island--Providence
Monuments--Rhode Island--Providence
Federal Hill--Neighborhoods--Rhode Island--Providence
Subject (Name)
Subject (Name)
Garibaldi, Giuseppe, 1807-1882
Garibaldi, Giuseppe, 1807-1882
Subject (Object)
Subject (Object)
Commemorative sculpture
Commemorative sculpture
Description
The portrait bust shows Garibaldi with a mustache and full beard; he wears contemporary clothing with a scarf tied at his neck. A rich blue-green color, the plaster bust is meant to be seen from the front. The bust rests atop a granite pedestal with inscriptions on the front and back.
The city relocated the portrait bust from the Rhode Island College (formerly the Rhode Island College of Education) to Garibaldi Square on October 13, 1975, under Vincent A. Cianci Jr., Mayor of Providence.
The city relocated the portrait bust from the Rhode Island College (formerly the Rhode Island College of Education) to Garibaldi Square on October 13, 1975, under Vincent A. Cianci Jr., Mayor of Providence.
Creator
Sgarlata, Filippo, 1901-1979
Source
Photographs by Eric Sung, Professor, Providence College
Date
July 4, 1932
Contributor
Garibaldi Memorial Committee: Giovanni Bruni, Cosimo Corbi, Pietro Del Matto, Domenico Fortini, Vincenzo Iacovone, Antonio La Fazia, Tomasso Pallante, Pasquale A. Palumbo, Corrado Patalano, Ricordo Pecorine, Ettore Pescosolido, and Davide Spaziano.
Rights
City of Providence, 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
Format
JPEG
Language
English
Type
Visual Arts-Sculpture
Coverage
Garibaldi Square, 99 Atwells Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
Has Part
Inscription on front of pedestal:
"Nino. Domani A Palermo"
Giuseppe Garibaldi
Soldier of Humanity
Dedicated To His Memory
On the 50th Anniversary
of His Death.
1882 – 1932
Donated to the
State of Rhode Island
By Its
Italo-American Citizens
As a Token of Good Will.
This Memorial Was Relocated
To the New Garibaldi Park
Designated by
The Hon. Vincent A. Cianci, Jr.
Mayor of Providence
October 13th, 1975.
Inscription on back of pedestal:
Stricken Down By
Hurricane of
September 21, 1938
Restored by Alderman
Thomas S. Luongo
December 30, 1938
Artist signature on side of bust:
FT Sgarlata Scul 1932
"Nino. Domani A Palermo"
Giuseppe Garibaldi
Soldier of Humanity
Dedicated To His Memory
On the 50th Anniversary
of His Death.
1882 – 1932
Donated to the
State of Rhode Island
By Its
Italo-American Citizens
As a Token of Good Will.
This Memorial Was Relocated
To the New Garibaldi Park
Designated by
The Hon. Vincent A. Cianci, Jr.
Mayor of Providence
October 13th, 1975.
Inscription on back of pedestal:
Stricken Down By
Hurricane of
September 21, 1938
Restored by Alderman
Thomas S. Luongo
December 30, 1938
Artist signature on side of bust:
FT Sgarlata Scul 1932
Medium
Painted plaster; Granite
Bibliographic Citation
"Park Board Bans Garibaldi Bust. Italian Group Refused Permission for Location in Any of City’s Parks." Providence Journal, June 26, 1932.
"Italians Protest Garibaldi Insult. Leaders of Many Organizations Indignant at Park Board’s Refusal of Memorial." Providence Journal, June 27, 1932.
"Council Asks Site for Garibaldi Bust. Requests Park Commissioners to Reconsider Decision Not to Accept Gift." Providence Journal, June 28, 1932.
"Site for Garibaldi Bust Approved. State Board of Education Sanctions Location on College of Education Grounds." Providence Journal, July 1, 1932.
"Bust of Garibaldi Dedicated Today. 2500 Persons Expected to Attend Ceremonies at R.I. College of Education." Providence Journal, July 3, 1932.
"Bust of Garibaldi Unveiled as 4000 Hail Italian Patriot. Bronze Memorial Dedicated on the Grounds of College of Education After Parade of 3000; Dr. Ranger Accepts Gift Rejected by City Park Board." Providence Journal, July 4, 1932.
Jones, Brian C. "Garibaldi Gets New Home on Federal Hill." Providence Journal, October 14, 1975.
"Italians Protest Garibaldi Insult. Leaders of Many Organizations Indignant at Park Board’s Refusal of Memorial." Providence Journal, June 27, 1932.
"Council Asks Site for Garibaldi Bust. Requests Park Commissioners to Reconsider Decision Not to Accept Gift." Providence Journal, June 28, 1932.
"Site for Garibaldi Bust Approved. State Board of Education Sanctions Location on College of Education Grounds." Providence Journal, July 1, 1932.
"Bust of Garibaldi Dedicated Today. 2500 Persons Expected to Attend Ceremonies at R.I. College of Education." Providence Journal, July 3, 1932.
"Bust of Garibaldi Unveiled as 4000 Hail Italian Patriot. Bronze Memorial Dedicated on the Grounds of College of Education After Parade of 3000; Dr. Ranger Accepts Gift Rejected by City Park Board." Providence Journal, July 4, 1932.
Jones, Brian C. "Garibaldi Gets New Home on Federal Hill." Providence Journal, October 14, 1975.
Rights Holder
Department of Art, Culture, Tourism, City of Providence
Citation
Sgarlata, Filippo, 1901-1979, “Bust of Giuseppe Garibaldi,” Commemorative Works of Providence, accessed April 1, 2026, https://monuments.artculturetourism.com/items/show/26.