Francesco Capuano (1854-1908) - Marine

Interesting pair of paintings signed Francesco Capuano, Neapolitan painter active in Naples from the latter half of the 19th century to the very early years of the 20th century, and known for his evocative seascapes, coastal views, and Mediterranean landscapes, often immersed in romantic, nocturnal atmospheres or illuminated by moonlight.

Trained at the prestigious Accademia di Belle Arti di Napoli, after an initial scientific studies path, Capuano developed a sensitive and refined painting, in which the naturalism of the Southern tradition at the end of the century and in the early decades of the 1900s merges with a marked poetic and romantic interpretation of the landscape.

Particularly appreciated for the ability to capture the suggestions of light and the changing marine atmospheres, the artist renders in his compositions scenes of great evocative charm.

Both paintings bear the signature in the bottom right corner.

The pair has undergone cleaning operations and a conservation-restoration treatment applying some brush touches, resulting today in good condition and ready to be hung.

The frames, newly made, were added as a decorative complement and are offered as a courtesy, without affecting the paintings’ value.

Tele measurements: cm 64.3 x 39.8 External frame measurements: cm 72.5 x 47.3