Veduta Del Porto 1898

Giuseppe Barberis's *Veduta Del Porto* (1898) is a detailed black and white illustration depicting a bustling harbor. From a high vantage point, we see a curved coastline lined with buildings, a bustling harbor full of ships, and a lone figure observing the scene. The illustration is characteristic of the veduta genre, a popular style in 19th-century European art that focused on detailed and realistic representations of urban landscapes. Barberis, a prolific Italian artist, was known for his illustrations of cityscapes and historical scenes. This print captures the beauty of a coastal town and provides viewers with a glimpse into the life of a 19th-century port city.