Neapolitan school (early XIX) - Nocturne in the Bay of Naples with Vesuvius erupting
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Nocturne in the Bay of Naples with Vesuvius erupting, an early 19th‑century oil on canvas by the Neapolitan school, Italy, 58 × 76 cm with frame.
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Neapolitan school (early XIX) - Nocturne in the Bay of Naples with Vesuvius erupting.
37 x 55 cm (without frame) - 58 x 76 cm (with frame).
Oil on canvas, in a 19th century carved and gilded wooden "guantiera" frame.
The painting depicts the Bay of Naples on a full moon night, with Vesuvius erupting at the centre of the composition. A column of smoke rises from the crater, lit by the glow of the lava flowing down the side of the cone. On the left the profile of the city can be seen, dominated by a tall bell tower, while on the right a brig at anchor and some distant sails stand out against the moonlight reflected on the water.
In the foreground, beside a wooden jetty, a group of fishermen gather around two boats, one of them lit by a fire on board. The subject belongs to the popular production of nocturnal views of Vesuvius intended for Grand Tour travellers, in which the contrast between the cold light of the moon and the warm glow of the eruption was the main point of interest.
Condition report: Original canvas. Good state of preservation of the pictorial surface, signs of ageing and wear are present.
- This item is sold with a certificate of authenticity with legal validity.
- Further informations on the condition report are available upon request.
- All shipments are handled with professional packaging. The frame, if present, is to be understood as a gift and therefore its structural integrity during transport is not guaranteed.
*Please keep in mind that this work has not yet obtained the certificate of free export from Italy from the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage. This document certifies that the work is not part of the Italian cultural heritage. Normally the times for issuing certificates are 40 days from the date of the appointment: The new legislation in force from 2021 provides for shorter times at the discretion of the expert commission for declared amounts of less than € 13,500. All costs of this operation are included.
Seller's Story
Viezzi Arte offers over 40 years of experience in the sale of precious old paintings and works of art from the 16th to the 19th century.
Translated by Google TranslateNeapolitan school (early XIX) - Nocturne in the Bay of Naples with Vesuvius erupting.
37 x 55 cm (without frame) - 58 x 76 cm (with frame).
Oil on canvas, in a 19th century carved and gilded wooden "guantiera" frame.
The painting depicts the Bay of Naples on a full moon night, with Vesuvius erupting at the centre of the composition. A column of smoke rises from the crater, lit by the glow of the lava flowing down the side of the cone. On the left the profile of the city can be seen, dominated by a tall bell tower, while on the right a brig at anchor and some distant sails stand out against the moonlight reflected on the water.
In the foreground, beside a wooden jetty, a group of fishermen gather around two boats, one of them lit by a fire on board. The subject belongs to the popular production of nocturnal views of Vesuvius intended for Grand Tour travellers, in which the contrast between the cold light of the moon and the warm glow of the eruption was the main point of interest.
Condition report: Original canvas. Good state of preservation of the pictorial surface, signs of ageing and wear are present.
- This item is sold with a certificate of authenticity with legal validity.
- Further informations on the condition report are available upon request.
- All shipments are handled with professional packaging. The frame, if present, is to be understood as a gift and therefore its structural integrity during transport is not guaranteed.
*Please keep in mind that this work has not yet obtained the certificate of free export from Italy from the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage. This document certifies that the work is not part of the Italian cultural heritage. Normally the times for issuing certificates are 40 days from the date of the appointment: The new legislation in force from 2021 provides for shorter times at the discretion of the expert commission for declared amounts of less than € 13,500. All costs of this operation are included.
Seller's Story
Viezzi Arte offers over 40 years of experience in the sale of precious old paintings and works of art from the 16th to the 19th century.
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Neapolitan school (early XIX)
Title of artwork
Nocturne in the Bay of Naples with Vesuvius erupting
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition
Height
58 cm
Width
76 cm
Style
Realism
Period
19th century
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