364 - H. WILHELMI (1816–1902), The Coast near Sorrento, around 1850, Oil

H. WILHELMI (1816–1902), The Coast near Sorrento, around 1850, Oil Heinrich Wilhelmi (born around 1816 in Xanten—died 1902 in Düsseldorf): Coast near Sorrento with a monk on the shore, c. 1850, oil Technique: Oil on paper Inscription: Inscribed on the support: “Bei Sorrent / H. Wilhelmi.” Date: c. 1850 Description: This painting by the German artist Heinrich Wilhelmi (c. 1816–1902) was created around 1850. It depicts a spectacular view of the coast near Sorrento on the Gulf of Naples, featuring imposing buildings and a monk beneath two tall pine trees in the foreground. Heinrich Wilhelmi always succeeded in capturing a very special mood in his paintings, which he executed in a pastel-like color palette. In this painting, the towering pine trees serve as a so-called repoussoir to direct the viewer’s gaze into the distance. Particularly atmospheric effects are created by the color gradient of the sky and the deep blue color of the water’s surface. The presence of the monk in the depiction refers to the monastery in Sorrento. Keywords: Italy, Gulf of Naples, Sorrento, Coast, Architecture, Monk, Mid-19th Century, 19th century, Realism, Landscape, Italy, Size: Paper: 17.5 cm x 22.5 cm (6.9 x 8.9 in) Condition: Good condition. Occasional small color breaks are visible.