Alfredo Grimaldi (1950) - Riflessi di Positano tra Rose e Mare

Title: Reflections of Positano Between Roses and the Sea

This 18 by 24 cm oil on canvas, created by master Alfredo Grimaldi, captures with vibrant and textural brushstrokes the poetic essence of the Amalfi Coast, in particular an enchanting view of Positano.
The sky dominates the composition with a deep, bright blue, typical of the naïve style of the Neapolitan artist, evoking Mediterranean radiance and gently reflecting on the calm waters of the sea below.
The white and colorful houses climb harmoniously along the rocky cliff, creating a unique and fairy-tale perspective, with slightly inclined viewpoints that accentuate the village's verticality. An ancient white column rises at the center, wrapped in cascades of bougainvillea and lush red roses, a symbol of floral vitality that contrasts with the lush green of the surrounding vegetation.
The saturated colors—warm oranges on the rocks, vivid yellows on scattered floral elements, and deep blues on the sea—give the painting an explosive joy, rendered with a tactile quality by the thick brushstrokes that impart three-dimensionality to the compact canvas.
Small boats moored in the harbor and a flower-lined path at the bottom draw the eye toward the horizon, while the signature "Grimaldi" in the bottom right authenticates the work of the "Master of Color".
The ensemble conveys a sense of springtime serenity and eternal coastal charm, in line with Grimaldi's poetics that celebrate Mediterranean landscapes with lyrical touches and vivid colors. Perfect for a gallery, this little jewel invites a visual immersion into the Amalfi paradise.