Gulf near Naples 1754 - 1808

drawing, print, etching, paper

pencil drawn

drawing

aged paper

print

etching

pencil sketch

old engraving style

paper

personal sketchbook

old-timey

pen-ink sketch

19th century

watercolour illustration

pencil art

"Gulf near Naples" (1754-1808) is an etching by Swiss artist Adrian Zingg (1734-1816), depicting a scene of Neapolitan coastal life. The artwork showcases a picturesque bay with ships in the distance, rugged cliffs, and figures engaged in various activities, like fishing and hauling boats. This intricate print, housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, demonstrates Zingg's mastery of detail and perspective, and offers a glimpse into the beauty and daily life of 18th-century Naples.