Clipper Ship ARGUS by Luca Papaluca The Elder Nautical Gouache

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Clipper Ship ARGUS by Luca Papaluca The Elder Nautical Gouache

About the Item

BRITISH CLIPPER SHIP ARGUS Ca 1925 Signed by Artist L. Papaluca, the Elder (1890-1935) Gouache on paper Signed LR Unframed 12 3/4 " L x 18 3/4" H Framed 18 1/4" H x 24 1/4" L Presented is a pristine watercolor by the well known Neapolitan pierhead artist, Luca Papaluca of Italy, who was quite prolific in the last part of the 20th Century and the early 21th Century. He had a son of the same name whose works are not of quality. The elder is mainly noted for his water colors and Gouache, but in rare occasions, worked in oil. His ship and yacht portraits bring considerable sums. Note the crew in the rigging which are either furling or making sail. The ship is moving at a good clip and there is a "bone in her teeth". The coloring and draftsmanship are of the highest quality making this offering a exemplary example of Papaluca, the father's, most desirable form of work (1890 - 1934) CLIPPER SHIP ARGUS: Little is known of the Argus, but she advertised her fast sailing abilities on cards to attract passenger as a “fast-sailing British Bark”. One such card says she was sailing under as a “Neutral Flag for Marseilles.” This is important because she sailed during the American Civil War, probably carrying goods and passengers to France, under French Registry, and neutrality and speed would both contribute to an uninterrupted voyage. THE ARTIST: Luca Papaluca, 1890 - 1934, was a Pierhead Painter from Naples, who primarily painted in gouaches and water colors on paper which mainly show sailing ships, steamers and yachts on their visits to the Bay of Naples. He also painted historical subjects to a lesser extent. Sometimes, he painted a pictures showing the vessel in calm conditions and another of the same vessel in stormy weather. On rare occasions, he is known to have painted in oil. His work should not be confused with his son who migrated to the America and was working as late as the 1960. The son did mostly seascapes and naval historical scenes of lesser quality.

Creator:
Luca Papaluca The Elder (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)Width: 24.25 in (61.6 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Ca 1925
Condition:
The painting is in excellent condition. The frame has a couple of small chips missing. Copyright 2012 by Land And Sea Collection™, All Rights Reserved.
Seller Location:
Palm City, FL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: U1209079257111