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Sorrento: Bay of Naples, by William Collins, oil, 1841

Sorrento: Bay of Naples

William Collins

1841

oil

panel

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Sorrento: Bay of Naples is a 1841 oil by William Collins, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
William Collins
When & what style?
1841 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a serene scene of the Bay of Naples, with the sun shining down on the calm waters. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered under a tree, while a few buildings can be seen in the distance. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the beauty of the scene, from the blues and greens of the water to the warm tones of the buildings. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, giving the painting a sense of energy and movement. If you're interested in learning more about this painting, you might want to look up the artist, William Collins.

About the artist

Portrait of William Collins
Artist

William Collins

William Collins (8 September 1788, London – 17 February 1847, London) was an English landscape and genre painter.

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