47 - R. BURNITZ (1827–1880), The Bay of Sorrento with Boats in the Harbor, 1854, Pencil

R. BURNITZ (1827–1880), The Bay of Sorrento with Boats in the Harbor, 1854, Pencil Rudolf Heinrich Burnitz (1827 Frankfurt am Main – 1880 ibid.): Bay of Sorrento with Boats in the Harbor, “Via Marina Grande,” Gulf of Naples, 1854, pencil Technique: Pencil on paper Inscription: Inscribed by the artist’s hand at the bottom: “From the Italian sketchbook of H. Burnitz[?[..] Sorento, Marina Grande, Ascension Day 54". Date: 1854 Description: A tranquil scene in the harbor of Sorrento with fishing boats at anchor. Keywords: Italy, Landscapes, 19th century, Romanticism, Cities, Italy, Size: Paper: 19.8 cm x 29.0 cm (7.8 x 11.4 in) Condition: Good condition. Traces of an old mount in the corners of the reverse side of the sheet. Isolated, minimal stains visible.