Neapolitan school (XIX) - Napoli da Mare
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Napoli da Mare is a 19th‑century Italian watercolour painting with mixed media, measuring 30 cm high by 43 cm wide, depicting a seascape in the Romanticism style and dating to around 1800, sold with frame and attributed to the Neapolitan school (XIX).
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Neapolitan Gouache – Marine View (1800)
Original gouache painting belonging to the Neapolitan pictorial tradition of the 19th century. The work presents an evocative seaside view, characterized by the soft, atmospheric light typical of the Neapolitan school, with particular attention to the reflections on the water and the rendering of the coastal architecture and boats in the background.
Despite the absence of a signature, the quality of execution and the refined chromatic sensibility suggest the hand of an artist active in the Neapolitan environment of the 1800s, where gouache was widely used to capture travel scenes, coastal landscapes, and urban vistas.
The piece stands out for:
Delicate palette, with blue and ochre tones typical of Mediterranean views.
Balanced composition, featuring an airy perspective and detailed maritime elements.
Luminous atmosphere, conveying the vibrancy of the Neapolitan coastal landscape of the period.
An ideal piece for collectors of 19th‑century painting, enthusiasts of Neapolitan views, and catalogues dedicated to travel art and regional Italian schools.
Neapolitan Gouache – Marine View (1800)
Original gouache painting belonging to the Neapolitan pictorial tradition of the 19th century. The work presents an evocative seaside view, characterized by the soft, atmospheric light typical of the Neapolitan school, with particular attention to the reflections on the water and the rendering of the coastal architecture and boats in the background.
Despite the absence of a signature, the quality of execution and the refined chromatic sensibility suggest the hand of an artist active in the Neapolitan environment of the 1800s, where gouache was widely used to capture travel scenes, coastal landscapes, and urban vistas.
The piece stands out for:
Delicate palette, with blue and ochre tones typical of Mediterranean views.
Balanced composition, featuring an airy perspective and detailed maritime elements.
Luminous atmosphere, conveying the vibrancy of the Neapolitan coastal landscape of the period.
An ideal piece for collectors of 19th‑century painting, enthusiasts of Neapolitan views, and catalogues dedicated to travel art and regional Italian schools.
Details
Artist
Neapolitan school (XIX)
Sold with frame
Yes
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Title of artwork
Napoli da Mare
Technique
Mixed media, Watercolour painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
1800
Condition
Fair condition
Height
30 cm
Width
43 cm
Weight
3 kg
Depiction/theme
Seascape
Style
Romanticism
Period
19th century
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