Who created "Am Strand von Santa Lucia in Neapel"?

Am Strand von Santa Lucia in Neapel was created by Rudolf von Alt in 1867.

What medium is "Am Strand von Santa Lucia in Neapel"?

Am Strand von Santa Lucia in Neapel is Öl auf Leinwand.

Is "Am Strand von Santa Lucia in Neapel" in the public domain?

Yes, Am Strand von Santa Lucia in Neapel is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Am Strand von Santa Lucia in Neapel

Rudolf von Alt

1867

Medium

Öl auf Leinwand

Dimensions

52,5 x 79 cm

Classification

Gemälde

Department

Belvedere Collection

Museum

Belvedere

Credit

Belvedere, Vienna

Accession Number

5643

Art Historical Context

Rudolf von Alt's *Am Strand von Santa Lucia Neapel* (1867) captures the sun-drenched allure of Naples' iconic Santa Lucia shoreline, a beloved spot for 19th-century travelers on the Grand Tour. Painted oil on canvas (52.5 x 79 cm), this work showcases von Alt, a master Austrian vedutista (topographical painter) from the Biedermeier era, was renowned for his luminous landscapes and cityscapes. Though famed for watercolors, his oils like this one reveal a masterful command of light and atmosphere, rendering the bay's gentle waves, distant Mount Vesuvius, and bustling coastal life with exquisite ...

About the Artist

Rudolf von Alt

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