Vincenzo Canino (1892-1978) - Capua

Lotto Title:
Vincenzo Canino (1892-1978) - View of Capua in the Rain

Technical Details:

Artist: Vincenzo Canino (Napoli, 1892 - 1978)

Technique: Oil on panel

Signature: Signed bottom right "V. Canino". On the reverse are contemporaneous pencil annotations "Canino - Capua".

Dimensions of the work (without frame): [Insert width x height, e.g. 30 x 40] cm

Dimensions with frame: [Insert width x height, e.g. 50 x 60] cm

The frame, offered as a gift, has some defects

Description of the work:
A suggestive and poetic painting by the Neapolitan master Vincenzo Canino (1892-1978), representative of the Neapolitan landscape tradition of the 20th century, is offered at auction.

The work depicts a city view of Capua (as confirmed by the ancient autograph inscriptions on the back). The artist captures a wide street lively with passersby on a dull, rainy day, during or just after a downpour. One can note Canino’s ability to render the silvery reflections of the wet asphalt, acting as a mirror to the light of the gray sky. On the right stands the mass of a church with its sail-shaped bell tower, while on the left the presence of telegraph poles adds a touch of lived-in modernity to the scene.

The work is presented within an antique ornate gold wood frame, equipped with an inner burgundy velvet mat. For full transparency, please note that the frame shows evident signs of age, notably a conspicuous tear and velvet fabric missing on the right side, as well as general chipping of the wood (all clearly visible in the attached photographs). The frame is solid and capable of supporting the painting. However, it should be considered a gracious gift offered to the buyer as part of the piece, and its defects do not constitute grounds for complaint in any way. Photographs are an integral part of the description.

Shipping and Provenance:
Work from a private collection. Extremely careful packaging with rigid protective materials will be guaranteed to preserve the panel’s integrity during transport. Tracked and insured shipping via express courier.