Night by the beach of Naples 1880

Oswald Achenbach's "Night by the Beach of Naples" (1880) depicts a romantic scene of two figures silhouetted against the dusky sky. The painting evokes a sense of tranquility and mystery, as the figures stand in the foreground, gazing out at the moonlit waters of the bay. The artist's masterful use of light and shadow contributes to the painting's atmospheric quality. Achenbach was known for his landscape paintings, often depicting scenes of the German and Italian countryside, and this work is a fine example of his skill in capturing the beauty of nature.