Conrad H.R. Carelli BWS Taormina, Sicily
An original early 20th-century watercolour painting – Conrad H.R. Carelli BWS, Taormina, Sicily.
This beautifully atmospheric watercolour by Conrad Hector Raphael Carelli BWS (1869–1956) shows a far-reaching view at Taormina on the island of Sicily, looking across the ancient Greek theatre and the nestled town towards the snowy peaks of Mount Etna.
The painting exemplifies Carelli's loose brushwork and sensitive use of colour and light to capture the feeling of a place. The elevated vantage point enables a sweeping composition that encompasses the dual power of human endeavour and mother nature, ancient civilisation and sublime landscape.
The painting is accompanied by a historic framing label.
Dimensions: Height: 17.1cm (6.73") Width: 24.8cm (9.76")
Presented: Unframed.
Medium: Watercolour
Age: Early 20th-century
Signed: No.
Inscribed: Inscribed verso.
Dated: --
Condition: Some faint foxing to the sky area. Mount burns towrads the periphery, which could be covered by a mount. Please see photos for detail. There are historic adhesive marks and/or paper remnants to the corners on the verso, from previous mounting.
Stock number: KC-074
