Pair Of 19th Century Gouaches Signed Guispe Delpino

This pair of gouaches by Guispe Delpino illustrates two contrasting maritime scenes, capturing both the tension of the waves and the tranquility of a port at sunset. On one side, a rough sea, where a boat struggles against the waves under a heavy sky.

The composition highlights the dynamics of the water and the fragility of the boat in the face of the elements. On the other, a more serene scene where sailors find themselves in port, surrounded by motionless sails and rocks bathed in golden light.

Delpino, active in the 19th century, is part of the tradition of marine painters who were able to translate the changing moods of the sea. His works demonstrate meticulous know-how and attention to the play of light and the details of maritime daily life. The marie-louise paper is stained, but the works have remained intact.