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Marina Piccola, Capri, by Christen Købke, oil, 1839

Marina Piccola, Capri

Christen Købke

1839

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Dominant colour

Overview

Marina Piccola, Capri is a 1839 oil by Christen Købke, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Who painted this?
Christen Købke
When & what style?
1839
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts Boston

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape of a small harbor, Marina Piccola, on the island of Capri. The scene is set against a backdrop of rugged cliffs and hills, with the calm sea in the foreground. The artist has used warm, earthy tones to depict the natural beauty of the location. In the distance, the silhouette of a hill rises, while the cliffs in the foreground are dotted with greenery. The overall effect is one of tranquility and peacefulness. If you're interested in exploring more works by the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Christen Købke.

About the artist

Portrait of Christen Købke
Artist

Christen Købke

Christen Schiellerup Købke (26 May 1810 – 7 February 1848) was a Danish painter, and one of the best-known artists from the Golden Age of Danish Painting.

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