Ciro Denza, Series Of Four Coastal Views And Landscapes, Oil On Panel, Late 19th - Early 20th

Ciro Denza, Series of four coastal views and landscapes, oil on panel, late 19th - early 20th century

This rare series consisting of four oil on panel paintings by Ciro Denza (Castellammare di Stabia, 1844 - Naples, 1915), a painter known for his evocative seascapes and landscapes of the Gulf of Naples and its surroundings.

The works, all enclosed in gilded frames, have the following common elements:

Technique and medium: oil on panel, with handwritten numbering visible on the back;

Signature: two of the works are signed in the lower right corner;

Provenance: all are from the same private collection;

Measurements: In cornic 33 x 44.5 / Panel 19 x 31.5 cm

Description of works:

View with gate and sea in background

A bright scene of access to an aristocratic property, with wrought-iron gate and sea view. Rich light and Mediterranean vegetation.

Coastal panorama with white houses and road

Aerial view of a stretch of coastline dotted with buildings and vegetable gardens. Clear and serene atmosphere.

Harbor at sunset with boats and smoke

(Labeled as Port of Castellamare di Stabia)

An enchanting harbor scene with numerous anchored boats. Sky ablaze with sunset and presence of industrial smoke in the background: striking fusion of nature and human work.

Hilly landscape with houses and lush vegetation

Green hills, leafy trees and a few rural buildings enliven this silent scene vibrant with color.