Vincenzo Caprile Paintings

European painter (late 19th century) - Cattle in a Meadow. 61 x 51 cm (without frame) - 66 x 56 cm (with frame). Oil on canvas, in a gilt wood frame. Signed lower right. The pain...

GOVERT VAN EMMERIK (1808-1882) View on the Governor’s Palace in Paramaribo, Surinam Signed and dated 1856 Oil on canvas, 70 x 90 cm In large gilt...

A superb coastal landscape by C. Follini, signed, depicting fishermen and fisherwomen gathered along a windswept shoreline at low tide. Executed in oil on canvas and signed in the lower right corner, the painting is a remarkable example of late nineteenth- or early twentieth-century European marine painting, distinguished by its atmospheric light and expansive sense of space. The composition unfolds across a broad sandy beach where small groups of figures are engaged in the daily activities of a fishing community. Several boats rest on the shore while waves break gently along the coastline. Above, an immense sky filled with dramatic clouds dominates the scene, becoming the true protagonist of the composition. Through subtle tonal transitions and luminous passages of light, the artist masterfully captures the ever-changing atmosphere of the sea. Particularly striking is the treatment of the sky, which occupies a substantial portion of the canvas and lends the work a profound sense of openness and grandeur. Soft grays, silvery blues, warm creams, and muted ochres are orchestrated with remarkable sensitivity, creating a rich atmospheric effect reminiscent of the great traditions of Dutch, Belgian, and French marine painting. Rather than focusing on anecdotal detail, Follini emphasizes mood, weather, and the relationship between human activity and the natural environment. The small scale of the figures compared to the vast beach and sky reinforces the poetic dimension of the work, evoking both the beauty and the power of the coastal landscape. The artist's confident handling of paint is evident throughout the composition. Broad brushstrokes and subtle impasto passages animate the clouds, sea, and sand, while preserving a remarkable sense of unity. The restrained palette contributes to the painting's elegance and timeless appeal, making it both an important marine subject and a highly decorative work. Combining genre painting, maritime life, and atmospheric landscape, this composition embodies the enduring appeal of European coastal art. It would make a distinguished addition to a collection of marine paintings, maritime subjects, or nineteenth- and early twentieth-century European landscapes. A poetic and beautifully executed seascape celebrating the rhythms of coastal life beneath a magnificent sky. C. Follini, Marine Painting, Fishermen on Beach, Coastal Landscape, Oil on Canvas, Fishing Boats, Fisherfolk, Seascape Painting, Maritime Art, Beach Scene, European Marine Art, Atmospheric Landscape, Coastal Life, Ocean Painting, Marine Antique...

Summer Landscape with Red Farmhouse and Lake, ca. 1900. This idyllic summer landscape signed by Elias Erdtman (1862-1945) depicts a gently rolling countryside under a bright blue sky...

Dimension with frame: 45 x 67 x 2 cm This atmospheric classical pastoral landscape oil painting depicts a tranquil rural scene at sunset, where cattle gather along a winding country...

Sidney Richard Percy (London, 1822 - Bedfordshire, 1886) - River landscape with swallows in flight. 51.5 x 76.5 cm (without frame) - 57.5 x 82.5 cm (with frame). Oil on canvas, in ...

Judith Brenner Solfrid Dancing 2 Original Figurative Drawing Acrylic Paint, Pan Pastel, Ink and Watercolour Pencil on Paper Sheet Size: 84.1cm x W 59.4cm x D 0.1cm Sold Unframed Plea...

Alfred de Breanski Sr is one of the finest plein art artists of the Scottish Highlands. Renowned for capturing the fleeting light of sunset and sunrise, de Breanski masters layers an...

Typical of Gabriele Mierzwa's softly toned academically inspired figurative oil paintings is the sensitive portrayal of dynamic, intimate figures. These sensual moments are powerfull...

European painter (19th century) - Landscape with Mill and Stream. 41 x 61 cm (without frame) - 46 x 66 cm (with frame). Oil on canvas, in gilded wooden frame (not signed). The pai...

Venetian painter (19th century) - Venice, view of the Campiello delle Chiovere toward the church of S. Rocco and the bell tower of S. Maria Gloriosa dei Frari. 73 x 37 cm (without f...

Drawing on paper is his basic work tool, some are sketches of his surviving works, others are sketches of moments he documents. Undefined by medium, Celso Castro’s works each carry...