Italy - Ischia Island, Gulf of Naples; Anonimo - Veduta del Castello Aragonese - Acquerello originale a seppia - 1821-1850

Splendid and elegant original pen-and-sepia wash drawing on paper from around 1850, depicting the famous and evocative view of the Aragonese Castle of Ischia. The work, unsigned, can be attributed to a cultivated European traveling artist active during the Grand Tour era and is distinguished by notable technical skill in the sepia wash, which lends depth and a romantic atmosphere to the whole composition. The iconography perfectly describes the Campanian coastal landscape: the majestic volcanic fortress rock forms the backdrop to side scenes animated by maritime pines, a palm tree, and ancient ruins. The drawing is mounted on an era-contemporary protective card stock bearing pencil-era indications. A unique and original piece of extraordinary historical, artistic, and collecting interest for lovers of the Gulf of Naples iconography.

The watercolor appears to be applied to the edges on a paper support
Dimensions of the single watercolor: 12.5 x 18 cm
Total dimensions: 19 x 28 cm
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