Vue de Tusa A charming aquatint print depicting a atmospheric nocturnal and moonlit view of the harbor and marina of Tusa (Messina), taken from the famous and elegant Voyage Pittoresque en Sicile, published in Paris between 1822 and 1826 by publisher Jean-Frédéric d'Ostervald, printed by Jules Didot Aîné, and dedicated to H.R.H. the Duchess of Berry. The historical and descriptive…
A refined and imposing large-format aquatint depicting the famous and iconic view from the Ancient Theatre of Taormina, taken from the celebrated album and picturesque journey through Sicily conceived by Gigault de La Salle. Excerpt from the Historical Description: Perched on a steep ridge between Messina and Catania, Taormina rises between the rocks of Mount Taurus and those of Castelmola.…
A fine and rare aquatint print depicting a picturesque view of the Gulf of Milazzo with the imposing silhouette of Mount Etna in the background. The foreground scene captures everyday coastal life: fishermen hauling in their nets from a boat alongside a small group of figures on the shore, while local sailing vessels navigate the calm, luminous waters. The composition…
View of the Gulf of Milazzo taken from Tyndaris A refined and elegant aquatint print offering a panoramic view of the Gulf of Milazzo as seen from the heights of Tindari. The foreground composition opens on a rustic pastoral scene featuring shepherds, goats, and a donkey amidst typical Mediterranean vegetation with agaves and prickly pears. The eye then wanders across…
