Anton Sminck van Pitloo, 'Vines at Báia', about 1820-30
About the work
Overview
This sketch was painted at the fishing town of Báia, on the Mediterranean coast five kilometres north of Naples. Famous for its thermal springs, the area was often visited by tourists and artists attracted by the impressive complex of Roman buildings. Pitloo here focuses on the vines growing in what appears to be an orchard, rather than on the antique ruins.
Key facts
Details
- Full title
- Vines at Báia
- Artist
- Anton Sminck van Pitloo
- Artist dates
- 1791 - 1837
- Date made
- about 1820-30
- Medium and support
- Oil on paper laid on canvas
- Dimensions
- 40.5 × 29.3 cm
- Acquisition credit
- The Gere Collection, on long-term loan to the National Gallery
- Inventory number
- L860
- Location
- Not on display
- Image copyright
- The Gere Collection, on long-term loan to the National Gallery, © Private collection 2000. Used by permission
- Collection
- Main Collection
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