Who painted Marine art with Scirocco?

Marine art with Scirocco was painted by Lorenzo Butti in 1846.

Where can I see Marine art with Scirocco?

Marine art with Scirocco is held by Kunsthistorisches Museum.

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Artwork

Marine art with Scirocco

Lorenzo Butti , 1846

Marine art with Scirocco is an oil painting by Lorenzo Butti. It dates from 1846 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

About this work

Overview

Lorenzo Butti’s 1846 oil painting, titled Marine art with Scirocco, depicts a bustling seascape dominated by a sizeable sailing vessel. The composition places the ship at the centre, flanked by smaller craft and figures in the water, under a clear blue sky dotted with white clouds. The calm sea and orderly arrangement convey a snapshot of maritime activity in the mid‑nineteenth century.

Subject & Meaning

The work captures a moment of trade or transport, with a large ship’s crew visible on deck and a modest rowboat loaded with passengers and goods nearby. A solitary barrel drifts close to the foreground, suggesting the everyday hazards and commerce of sea travel. The scene reflects the era’s fascination with the sea as a conduit for exchange and adventure.

Technique & Style

Butti employs a pronounced contrast between illuminated surfaces and shadowed forms, lending the vessels a three‑dimensional presence. The handling of light on the water and sails creates atmospheric depth, while the crisp delineation of figures emphasizes activity. The palette of muted blues and earthy tones reinforces the tranquil yet industrious mood of the harbor setting.

History & Provenance

Created in 1846, the painting entered the collection of Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum, where it remains on display. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s 19th‑century interest in European marine genre works, and the piece has since served as a reference for scholars studying Italian seascape painting of the period.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Lorenzo Butti

Lorenzo Butti (1805–1860) was an artist, born in Trieste.

Museum

Kunsthistorisches Museum

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