MARIO BORGONI PRESTITO NAZIONALE. 39x28 inches. (99 x 71 cm.) Richter & Co., Napoli. Condition A-: minor foxing in margins; wrinkles along left margin. Literally wrapped in his flag, an embattled patriot is raising his sword against an unseen foe, who is gripping the corner of his red and green flag. An allegorical attack on Italy herself, used here in an attempt to raise money for the war effort, through war bonds with a 5% yield. Rickards 82, Borkan p. 233.
