Italy - Campania: Castellammare di Stabia; Domenico Cuciniello (editore e curatore dell’opera) // Lorenzo Bianchi (disegno) - Veduta di Castellammare, presa dalla Croce di Pozzano (Vue de Castellamare, prise de l’endroit - 1821-1850

Panoramic view of Castellammare di Stabia, observed from the scenic viewpoint of Croce di Pozzano, one of the most famous historic viewpoints of the gulf.

In the foreground, a large tree frames the scene with a strong romantic touch, beside popular figures sitting along the path, introducing a human and everyday dimension. At the center of the composition stands the column with a cross, a symbolic and topographical element, serving as the landmark of the place.

In the background, the port opens up with boats, the urban fabric of the city, and the mountainous profile that closes the scene, creating a deep atmospheric perspective typical of the 19th-century view. The overall composition offers a balanced reading between natural landscape, architecture, and local life, in accordance with the aesthetics of the Grand Tour.

Good overall condition. Signs of aging consistent with the age of the paper. Margins present. Clear and well-contrasted impression.