Seller of chestnuts and dried legumes 1823

Saverio della Gatta's watercolor painting "Seller of chestnuts and dried legumes," created in 1823, depicts a lively street scene with a vendor selling his wares to a group of customers. The artwork captures the everyday life of Naples with its emphasis on local foods and street markets. The scene includes several figures, each in their distinctive attire, engaging in their daily activities. The artist’s detailed rendering of the figures and their expressions provides a glimpse into the social dynamics and interactions of Neapolitan society. The painting’s warm colors and intimate scale invite viewers to engage with the everyday lives of these individuals and to appreciate the beauty of everyday moments.