19th-Century Oil Painting by Oscar Ricciardi – Napoli Harbor Scene

Painted by Italian artist Oscar Ricciardi (1864–1935), this 19th-century oil painting offers a vibrant coastal vignette of daily life along the Bay of Naples. Fishermen and townsfolk dot the shoreline, while brightly painted boats bob gently in the sunlit water. Ricciardi’s brushwork captures both the charm and bustle of a working harbor, rendered in rich tones that reflect the warmth of southern Italy.

A master of Neapolitan genre scenes, Ricciardi imbues this composition with narrative depth and local color. Framed in an elegant gold moulding, this piece brings a touch of old-world coastal romance to any space.

Artist: Oscar Ricciardi (1864–1935)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Date: Late 19th century
Origin: Naples, Italy
Subject: Harbor scene with figures and boats
Dimensions: 28x18
Frame: Gilded wood frame in excellent condition