View of Naples 1860

Edgar Degas's "View of Naples" is a watercolor painting executed in 1860. The painting depicts a view of Naples, Italy, from a high vantage point, showcasing the city's rooftops, a distant bay, and the iconic dome of the Church of Santa Maria Assunta. Degas captures the city in a hazy light, with a sense of atmospheric perspective, emphasizing the vastness of the cityscape and the distance between the viewer and the subject. While known for his paintings of dancers and horses, this work demonstrates Degas's early interest in landscapes and cityscapes, particularly during his travels in Italy. The painting is currently housed in the Bibliothèque nationale de France in Paris, France.