Natural Arch at Capri
1871 National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
About this artwork
This oil on canvas painting depicts the iconic geological feature known as the Arco Naturale on the island of Capri. It is part of the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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William Stanley Haseltine was an American painter associated with the Hudson River School, but he spent much of his later career in Italy. This work demonstrates his meticulous approach to capturing the specific light and geological structures of the Italian coast, moving away from the more dramatic, idealized style of his earlier landscapes to a more observed, scientific approach.
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Natural Arch at Capri
William Haseltine, 1871
