Artwork
Forio Harbour, Ischia
Forio Harbour, Ischia is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Fanny Jane Fayrer. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Forio Harbour, Ischia is a watercolour painting created by Fanny Jane Fayrer in 1910.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene harbour scene with two boats near a sandy shore, set against a rocky coastline and pale blue sky with soft clouds.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by loose, rapid brushstrokes, capturing the wet appearance of the water and textured sand, suggesting it was painted outdoors.
History & Provenance
The painting is signed and dated by the artist, indicating its creation in 1910.
Artist & collection
Artist
Fanny Jane Fayrer spent years sketching along the Bay of Naples, where she’d set up camp with a folding stool and a tin of watercolors.
