T. De Caprio (XX) - Golfo di Napoli





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Oil painting on canvas titled 'Golfo di Napoli' by T. De Caprio (XX), signed by hand, in excellent condition, dimensions with frame 30x55 cm (canvas 15x40 cm), Italy, classical style, from 1950–1960 and sold with frame.
Description from the seller
Oil painting on canvas depicting 'View of the Gulf of Naples with Vesuvius' by T. De Caprio
This painting represents a classic view of the Gulf of Naples with Vesuvius in the background, a work by T. De Caprio, a painter specializing in Neapolitan seascapes and coastal landscapes in the 19th and 20th-century tradition. During the Grand Tour period and beyond, Naples became a privileged destination for European travelers, and views of the gulf with the famous volcano were among the most sought-after artistic souvenirs. The composition shows the bay with boats, Mediterranean vegetation in the foreground, and the iconic profile of Vesuvius, elements typical of Neapolitan veduta painting of the era.
These paintings are particularly valued by collectors of 19th-20th century Italian art and by enthusiasts of Neapolitan vedutismo. De Caprio's style is often compared to that of other painters of the Gulf of Naples such as Mario Galanti and Attilio Pratella. The original gilded frame in Empire style, richly decorated, adds historical and aesthetic value to the work. Such works are sought after by private collectors for their romantic charm and documentary importance, representing the Neapolitan painting tradition and bearing witness to the timeless charm of the Campanian landscape.
Dimensions with frame (provided as a courtesy): 30x55
Seller's Story
Oil painting on canvas depicting 'View of the Gulf of Naples with Vesuvius' by T. De Caprio
This painting represents a classic view of the Gulf of Naples with Vesuvius in the background, a work by T. De Caprio, a painter specializing in Neapolitan seascapes and coastal landscapes in the 19th and 20th-century tradition. During the Grand Tour period and beyond, Naples became a privileged destination for European travelers, and views of the gulf with the famous volcano were among the most sought-after artistic souvenirs. The composition shows the bay with boats, Mediterranean vegetation in the foreground, and the iconic profile of Vesuvius, elements typical of Neapolitan veduta painting of the era.
These paintings are particularly valued by collectors of 19th-20th century Italian art and by enthusiasts of Neapolitan vedutismo. De Caprio's style is often compared to that of other painters of the Gulf of Naples such as Mario Galanti and Attilio Pratella. The original gilded frame in Empire style, richly decorated, adds historical and aesthetic value to the work. Such works are sought after by private collectors for their romantic charm and documentary importance, representing the Neapolitan painting tradition and bearing witness to the timeless charm of the Campanian landscape.
Dimensions with frame (provided as a courtesy): 30x55

