Watercolour On Paper, Signed Dalbono. Naples, 19th Century

Charming Neapolitan Folkloric Scene by Eduardo Dalbono (Naples, 1841 – 1915), watercolor on paper.

This evocative and narratively rich artwork captures a lively genre scene, presumably set in a Neapolitan square, animated by a group of street musicians playing various instruments. In the background, among the crowd, a young couple can be seen exchanging a kiss—a tender, poetic detail that adds a romantic and melancholic touch, perfectly in line with Dalbono’s lyrical sensibility.

Eduardo Dalbono, a prominent figure of the Scuola di Resìna, was trained within the vibrant Neapolitan Verist movement. He became known for his ability to blend popular realism with soft, emotionally charged atmospheres. Celebrated for his views of Mount Vesuvius and everyday scenes transfigured by dreamy, diffused light, Dalbono infused his works with refined visual poetry.

The painting is enhanced by a gilt frame, either period or coeval, which adds brightness and elegance to the delicate hues of the watercolor.

Excellent condition. The work is intact, with fresh colors and well-preserved paper.