Artwork

Sea Baths (Guaglioni)

Sea Baths (Guaglioni), by Vincenzo Caprile, oil, 1894
Sea Baths (Guaglioni), by Vincenzo Caprile, oil, 1894

Sea Baths (Guaglioni) is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Vincenzo Caprile. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

About this work

Overview

Vincenzo Caprile's 1894 painting 'Sea Baths (Guaglioni)' is an oil-on-canvas work held in the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires. It exemplifies the Impressionist style, characteristic of the artist's oeuvre.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a tranquil seaside scene with figures bathing in the water. A small structure is visible in the background, adding context to the serene atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Soft colors and gentle brushstrokes create a sense of calmness, while the artist's use of light and shadow adds depth to the scene, drawing attention to the bathers.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Vincenzo Caprile

Artist

Vincenzo Caprile

Vincenzo Caprile (1856 – 1936) was an Italian painter, mainly of genre scenes and landscapes depicting the coast of Amalfi.