Bernardo Hay (1864–1931) - Paesaggio marino, Capri - NO RESERVE

BERNARDO HAY
(Firenze, 1864 – Capri, 1931)
Marine Landscape, Capri
Oil on canvas, 24 x 45 cm
Signed 'B. HAY' at the bottom right
Frame size approximately 46 x 67 x 4 cm

NOTE: Publication catalog of the Intermidiart collection. Work signed. Guarantee and Legitimate Provenance Certificate. Work with gold and worked frame (defects).

A valuable work of considerable artistic value, oil on canvas (24 x 45 cm), signed by the well-known painter Bernardo Hay (Florence, 1864 – Capri, 1931), an artist particularly appreciated for his landscapes and seascapes, linked to Neapolitan vedutism.
The painting depicts a evocative scene of fishermen on a Capri coast beach, with the characteristic Faraglioni rocks in the background. The composition, luminous and harmonious, faithfully conveys the Mediterranean atmosphere and the luogo’s daily life, recurring themes in the artist's production.
Bernardo Hay specialized in landscape and seascape painting, fully aligning with the Neapolitan vedutismo of the time. His canvases are characterized by a rich and brilliant palette, capable of catching subtle variations of light and color, often through views realized in broad daylight, as in the work at hand.
Born in Florence in 1864 to parents who were both painters, Hay learned the basics of painting from a young age within the family environment. He officially debuted at the XII Exhibition of the Society Promoting Fine Arts “Salvator Rosa” of Naples, presenting Il mio primo studio and Studio dal vero. After a long stay in Venice, during which he created numerous views of canals and the lagoon, in 1891 he settled permanently in Capri, the island that became the main subject of his artistic production. He died there in 1931.
Regarding the conservation status, the work is in generally decent condition; the painted surface shows a patina coherent with its age and highlights the thick, textural brushstrokes typical of the artist's flamboyant style. The signature is present at the bottom right.
The painting is enhanced by a sicilian gold frame of striking decorative effect (frame size 46 x 67 x 4 cm, with defects noted).
"The frame shown in the photos above has been added to the artwork by the seller or a third party. The frame is provided at no additional cost so that it is ready to display upon arrival. The frame is included as a courtesy and is not considered an integral part of the artwork. Therefore, any potential damage to the frame that does not affect the artwork itself will not be accepted as valid grounds for opening a claim or canceling the order."

PROVENANCE: Private Sicilian collection

PUBLICATION:
- Unpublished;
- I Miti e il Territorio nella Sicilia dalle mille culture. INEDITA QUADRERIA catalog of the paintings in the cycle “I Miti e il Territorio,” Editor Lab_04, Marsala, 2026.

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