Who painted The Harbor at Viareggio [La Darsena]?

The Harbor at Viareggio [La Darsena] was painted by Uberto dell'Orto in 1874.

Where can I see The Harbor at Viareggio [La Darsena]?

The Harbor at Viareggio [La Darsena] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Harbor at Viareggio [La Darsena]?

The Harbor at Viareggio [La Darsena] is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of The Harbor at Viareggio [La Darsena]?

Museum-quality prints of The Harbor at Viareggio [La Darsena] are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Harbor at Viareggio [La Darsena]

Uberto dell'Orto , 1874

The Harbor at Viareggio [La Darsena] is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Uberto dell'Orto. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in image: DU (in reverse) UD; by later hand, lower left in graphite: C. 2/e; by later hand, lower right in graphite: Umberto / Dell'Orto / Milano 1848 - 1895; by later hand, center verso in graphite: Ch XI--45 / [not deciphered]
Markings: Marked:none

About this work

Overview

The Harbor at Viareggio [La Darsena] is an etching and drypoint print created by Uberto dell'Orto in 1874 on wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene harbor scene with moored boats and simple, weathered background buildings, captured through quick, sketchy lines that convey light and shadows.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of etching and drypoint techniques, combined with the rough texture of the wove paper, yields a scratchy, hand-drawn quality, with overlapping lines and detailed textures achieved through the manipulation of ink and metal.