Artwork
A View of Vietri in the Gulf of Salerno
A View of Vietri in the Gulf of Salerno is an oil painting by Clarkson Frederick Stanfield. It dates from 1855 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.
About this work
Overview
A View of Vietri in the Gulf of Salerno is a 1855 oil painting by Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, an English artist known for his seascapes and marine art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a coastal scene in Vietri, with a castle on a hill, boats in the water, and people on the shore. The choppy sea and cloudy sky create a calm yet stormy atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The work features muted colors, with browns and grays dominating the palette. Stanfield's expertise in maritime subjects is evident in the detailed depiction of the boats and the sea.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Ashmolean Museum's collection. Stanfield, a former sailor, gained recognition as a scenic designer before establishing himself as a landscape painter.
Artist & collection
Artist
Clarkson Frederick Stanfield (3 December 1793 – 18 May 1867) was an English artist best known for his large-scale paintings of marine art and landscapes.
