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104 - Seascape with Capriccio and Tempest Architecture, Italian Sc…
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Estimate €4,000 - €7,000
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Seascape with Capriccio and Tempest Architecture, Italian School, 19th century Oil on canvas. A sweeping, romantic landscape composition depicts a coastline churned by waves beneath a stormy sky dominated by dense, atmospherically charged clouds. In the foreground stands a monumental classical structure composed of columns and pavilions inspired by ancient models, accompanied by sculptures and ornamental elements that evoke the idealised grandeur of the classical world. In the distance, a vessel navigates the turbulent waters whilst the mountains and harbour buildings blur under the shifting effects of light. The work is notable for its dramatic use of light, the refined rendering of the architecture, and the spatial depth achieved through a complex chromatic gradation of blues, greens and gold tones. The fluid, atmospheric brushstrokes, combined with a penchant for idealised ruins and imaginary settings, recall the Italian capriccio tradition and 19th-century Romantic landscape painting. The tension between nature and monumental architecture creates a powerful theatrical effect, transforming the landscape into a poetic and sublime vision. The painting is an elegant example of classically inspired architectural fantasy, in which historical evocation and romantic emotion are integrated with remarkable visual richness. Dimensions: 118 x 70 cm; 132 x 84 cm.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION – FINE ART, OLD MASTERS AND JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/15/2026 at 3:00 PM
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