Seascape and Coastal Village in the Gulf of Naples, Oil on Canvas from the 19th Century Charming oil painting on canvas, from the Neapolitan school of the 19th century, which captures with luminous poetry a lively seaside village overlooking the sea. The work is an excellent example of landscape painting that flourished in Campania during the 19th century, a period of great interest in coastal views. Artwork Details Subject: Seascape with fortified village and figures. Technique: Oil on canvas. Period: 19th century (Neapolitan 1800s). Condition: The work is in good general condition, embellished with an elegant contemporary gilded wood frame. Style: The bright and luminous palette, the attention to the daily life of fishermen, and the contrast between the solid architecture and the vastness of the sea are typical of the Neapolitan pictorial tradition of the time. Description of the View The scene is dominated by an imposing coastal fortification, perhaps a tower or a castle guarding the promontory, with a built-up area at its foot, characterized by houses with warm tones. On the right, the coast extends into the sea in a steep cliff, with the evocative presence of sea stacks emerging from the water. These rock formations are an iconic element of various locations in Campania and Southern Italy. The sea, calm and reflective, is animated by Latin sailing boats and small fishing boats, intent on their daily activities. In the foreground, some dark boulders add depth and contrast to the composition. 📍 Possible Location of Inspiration Due to the presence of the fortress on a promontory overlooking the village, the beach with the boats, and especially for the distinctive elements of the sea stacks or large rocks in the open sea, the scene strongly evokes the atmospheres and landscapes of the Campania coast and, in particular, places like: A stretch of the Amalfi or Sorrento Coast. Alternatively, given the generality of some nineteenth-century views, it could be a suggestive composition inspired by iconic places like Capri (Sea stacks), although the urban environment in the foreground suggests a more inhabited center. The sizes are as follows: 74 x 53 cm for the frame, 39 x 62 cm for the painting A regular certificate of authenticity with photo is issued. We ensure a response to your emails within 24 hours REGISTERED IN THE REGISTER OF EXPERTS AND CTU AT THE COURT OF LA SPEZIA