Items Similar to 19th Century Views of Pompeii Paintings Tempera on Paper by Fergola
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 9
19th Century Views of Pompeii Paintings Tempera on Paper by Fergola
About the Item
Francesco Fergola (Naples, 1801 - there, 1875)
Pair of Views of Pompeii
Tempera on paper, 33 x 48 cm
Frame 49 x 64 cm
The two views in question are signed by Francesco Fergola, a painter, known for his work as a landscape painter, born in Naples in 1801, since, in the act of death in 1875, he is said to be seventy-four. Son of the painter Luigi and brother of Salvatore, he is not to be confused with his nephew of the same name, also a painter, and his brother, also with the same name, an internationally renowned engineer and geographer. His approach, original and particular, less influenced by the Posillipo school, compared to his brother appears more linked to the Hackertian way of his father.
Endowed with a documentary precision in the shooting of the places derived from the so-called "bird's eye view" by PJ Hackert, the first certain information on his artistic activity are linked to the Bourbon exhibitions starting from before 1826 where he appears as part of the " Royal Institute of Fine Arts "and exhibited two paintings, winning the third class silver medal. In 1830 he presented a tempera, View of Naples, and was awarded the second class silver medal; the painting can perhaps be identified with a tempera on paper, View of Naples from Capodichino (Naples, royal palace), signed and dated 1830. Francesco was also present at the Bourbon exhibition of 1835 with an Eruption of Vesuvius. The two subjects depicted here are of great charm and interest, the Forum of Pompeii and the Via dei Sepolcri, also in Pompeii. The forum represented the main square of the city of which it was the political, economic and religious fulcrum. The Roman forum of Pompeii dates back to the 2nd century BC but great works were carried out in the Augustan age. The choice of representing the forum with the view of Vesuvius in the center of the composition to dominate the city is very fascinating, thus capturing the remains of the great temple of Jupiter Capitoline, the main building of worship in the city, located on the north side of the ancient piazza, erected as early as 250 BC This view allows you to imagine how much wonder the grandeur of the forum and the monumentality of the temple, dominated by Vesuvius, must have aroused, all enriched by the charm of the ruins. Some visitors, painted with attention to detail and clothing, they enliven the composition, transferring the past into the present, depicting how much the ancient already struck contemporaries. In the other painting we find the Via dei Sepolcri depicted; as a Roman custom, the road leading out of the city was used as a funerary space, flanked by sepulchral monuments. The street was beautifully immortalized by the words of Alexandre Dumas taken from Corricolo "a road that offers at its extremity., Like a great arch through which one sees nothing but the sky, that door by which one went from the city of the dead to the city ??of the living; that one surrounds all this with silence, solitude, meditation, and one will have an idea, still very incomplete, of the marvelous aspect that the suburb of Pompeii presents ". depicting how the ancient already struck contemporaries. In the other painting we find the Via dei Sepolcri depicted; as a Roman custom, the road leading out of the city was used as a funerary space, flanked by sepulchral monuments. The street was beautifully immortalized by the words of Alexandre Dumas taken from Corricolo "a road that offers at its extremity., Like a great arch through which one sees nothing but the sky, that door by which one went from the city of the dead to the city ??of the living; that one surrounds all this with silence, solitude, meditation, and one will have an idea, still very incomplete, of the marvelous aspect that the suburb of Pompeii presents ". depicting how the ancient already struck contemporaries. In the other painting we find the Via dei Sepolcri depicted; as a Roman custom, the road leading out of the city was used as a funerary space, flanked by sepulchral monuments. The street was beautifully immortalized by the words of Alexandre Dumas taken from Corricolo "a road that offers at its extremity., Like a great arch through which one sees nothing but the sky, that door by which one went from the city of the dead to the city ??of the living; that one surrounds all this with silence, solitude, meditation, and one will have an idea, still very incomplete, of the marvelous aspect that the suburb of Pompeii presents ". another painting depicts the Via dei Sepolcri; as a Roman custom, the road leading out of the city was used as a funerary space, flanked by sepulchral monuments. The street was beautifully immortalized by the words of Alexandre Dumas taken from Corricolo "a road that offers at its extremity., Like a great arch through which one sees nothing but the sky, that door by which one went from the city of the dead to the city ??of the living; that one surrounds all this with silence, solitude, meditation, and one will have an idea, still very incomplete, of the marvelous aspect that the suburb of Pompeii presents ". another painting depicts the Via dei Sepolcri; as a Roman custom, the road leading out of the city was used as a funerary space, flanked by sepulchral monuments. The street was beautifully immortalized by the words of Alexandre Dumas taken from Corricolo "a road that offers at its extremity., Like a great arch through which one sees nothing but the sky, that door by which one went from the city of the dead to the city ??of the living; that one surrounds all this with silence, solitude, meditation, and one will have an idea, still very incomplete, of the marvelous aspect that the suburb of Pompeii presents ". The street was beautifully immortalized by the words of Alexandre Dumas taken from Corricolo "a road that offers at its extremity., Like a great arch through which one sees nothing but the sky, that door by which one went from the city of the dead to the city ??of the living; that one surrounds all this with silence, solitude, meditation, and one will have an idea, still very incomplete, of the marvelous aspect that the suburb of Pompeii presents ". The street was beautifully immortalized by the words of Alexandre Dumas taken from Corricolo "a road that offers at its extremity., Like a great arch through which one sees nothing but the sky, that door by which one went from the city of the dead to the city ??of the living; that one surrounds all this with silence, solitude, meditation, and one will have an idea, still very incomplete, of the marvelous aspect that the suburb of Pompeii presents ".
- Dimensions:Height: 19.3 in (49 cm)Width: 25.2 in (64 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Milan, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5918226732962
About the Seller
5.0
Vetted Professional Seller
Every seller passes strict standards for authenticity and reliability
Established in 2000
1stDibs seller since 2021
30 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 21 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Milan, Italy
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View All18th Century Nine Views of Rome Painting Tempera on Paper
Located in Milan, IT
XVIII century Views of Rome
(9) Tempera on paper, 9 x 14 cm; with frame 34 x 40 cm
During the seventeenth century the fashion of the Grand Tour spread among the aristocracy, a ...
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Paper
19th Century View of the Naviglio with the Duomo Painting Tempera on Canvas
Located in Milan, IT
Giuseppe Riva (Ivrea, 1834 - 1916).
View of the Naviglio with the Duomo.
Tempera on canvas, 49.5 x 69.5 cm.
Signed lower left "Riva G."
This cit...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
19th Century View from the Spiers of the Duomo Painting Watercolor on Paper
Located in Milan, IT
Nineteenth century
View from the spiers of the Milan Cathedral
Watercolor on paper, 43 x 30 cm
The watercolor in question depicts some ladies and gentlemen intent on enjoyi...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Paper
19th Century Marine View Painting Oil on Canvas
Located in Milan, IT
Nineteenth century
Marine view
Oil on canvas, 74.5 x 100.5 cm
Frame 100 x 126 cm
The arrival of the storm is announced on the left side of the canvas by the presence of r...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
18th Century Four Rural Scenes Painting Tempera on Paper
Located in Milan, IT
XVIII century Rural scenes
(4) Tempera on paper, 20 x 31 cm
With 18th century Venetian mirrored frame, 31 x 39 cm.
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Paper
19th Century Florence View Painting Pallmann Oil Paint
Located in Milan, IT
Peter Götz Pallmann (Berlin, 1908 - 1966)
Santa Trìnita bridge in Florence
Oil on canvas applied to wood, 35 x 40 cm
Frame 45.5 x 50.5 cm
Signe...
Category
Antique 19th Century German Paintings
Materials
Canvas
You May Also Like
Late 19th Century Male Portrait, Tempera on Paper
Located in Firenze, FI
Portrait of a man with a twisted moustache, in the typical dark suit of the Art Nouveau era of the end of the 19th century. Gilt tablet frame, with floral decorations.
Tempera techn...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Paper
19th Century Tempera on Paper Italian Antique Religious Painting Adoration, 1850
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting from 19th century. Framework tempera on paper, applied on canvas, depicting a religious subject Adoration of the shepherds of good pictorial quality. Frame i...
Category
Antique 1850s Italian Paintings
Materials
Paper
Pair of Watercolour Paintings on Paper, Nicely Framed, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of watercolour paintings on paper, nicely framed, 19th century.
A pair of watercolour paintings on paper, signed, 19th century, nicely framed in a carved wood and gilded stucco...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Paintings
Materials
Paper
19th Century Romantic Painting with City View
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique painting with city view probably Stobwasser.
Oil on metal. Magnifying glass. A masterpiece. To the smallest detail, finely painted. Unfortunately, the images can not reflect ...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Romantic Paintings
Materials
Metal
19th Century Oil Painting with Castle View
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique oil painting with castle view, circa 19th century.
Oil on canvas. Motif castle with view of the Rhine. Gold frame with minimal damage....
Category
Antique 19th Century German Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Set of 2 Tempera Paintings on Paper, Abstract 1970s, Signed
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful pair of abstract tempera paintings on paper signed Stefano Colombo on the front. Dating from around 1970s. Sold with frame. Perfect for moder...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Paintings
Materials
Paper
