Grotta Blu a Capri

Art

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Grotta Blu a Capri

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.1674

Description

Painting on black paper showing the blue grotto on the Isle of Capri. Four spectators are on land in the grotto while two of them are in a boat. A stalagtite runs to the floor. The men are in eighteenth-century costume and the water is bright blue and illuminates the cave interior.

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper, paint, Paper, Paint

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Mr. Mauton Strada

Attribution

Artist

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

"Grotta Blu a Capri Mr Mauton"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

21 in

Width

27-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 21 x 27 1/4 in. (53.3 x 69.2 cm)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Piece is torn, ripped, folded and worn.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.94.1150 a-b - Portfolio - Used together

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Livingston Bedroom