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DiaporamaPozzuoli and the Bay of Naples
Romanticism
1844
33.0 x 41.0 cm
Calame is known to have sketched at Pozzuoli on October 22, 1844, providing the likely date of this work. Of the Bay of Naples he wrote, "It delighted me at first sight; this brilliant light, these picturesque buildings, the blue sea and the extreme clarity of the air give one a sense of ease. I cannot sufficiently admire the harmony of tones and their richness; I promised myself an ample harvest of memories, and, between us, something a little more useful—studies."
Alexandre Calame (1810 – 1864)
Explore the stunning landscapes of Alexandre Calame (1810-1864), a Swiss painter of the Düsseldorf School. Known for his detailed Alpine scenes, atmospheric forests & masterful lithographs, Calame captured the beauty of nature with remarkable precisi
About this artwork
- Title: Pozzuoli and the Bay of Naples
- Artist: Alexandre Calame
- Year: 1844
- Original dimensions: 33.0 x 41.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Romanticism
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Keywords: vintage landscape art , european landscape , italian coastal scene
- Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
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