1844
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Castello dell'Ovo, Bay of Naples is a 1844 oil by George Loring Brown, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
This painting shows a bustling scene by the water, with a large castle on a rocky outcropping in the background. The castle's walls are a warm, earthy tone, and the sea around it is choppy and dark blue. In the foreground, people are gathered on the shore, some in boats, while others stand on the rocks. The sky above is a pale blue with white clouds. A closer look reveals the intricate details of the castle's architecture and the lively activity of the people. The artist has captured the play of light on the water and the textures of the rocky shoreline. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
George Loring Brown was born in Boston on February 2, 1814, and began his career apprenticed to the wood engraver Alonzo Hartwell, later working as an illustrator of children's books.
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