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MARKET PLACE IN NAPLES

Creator(s): Carl Wilhelm Hahn (Painter)

Currently in storage


About this object

A scene on a quai in Italy. There is a row of buildings to the left, tall with high windows. In the far distance is a volcano with steam coming out from it, possibly Vesuvius. To the right is the ocean with a few boats morred at the edge of the water. In the center foreground is the market scene. To the right are several goats, some lying down, others standing and being examined by a father and daughter. To the left of them is a horse drwan cart laden with goods. A woman rides on of the horses, and a man stands next to the cart, displaying a length of material. There are several women looking at his wares, and several children sit on the ground next to their mothers. At the far left are other venders and buyers. There are two priests walking toward the back of the painting. The sky is blue, and the distant mountains are snow capped against a rosy haze.

Object name:
MARKET PLACE IN NAPLES
Made from:
Oil on canvas
Made in:
GERMANY
Date made:
ca. 1880
Size:
101.6 × 167.6 cm (40 × 66 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
51.185
Class:
PAINTING
Signature marks:
SIGNATURE lower right: Wm. Hahn, Napoli
Credit line:
Gift of General Foods, 1978