Saverio della Gatta
1758–1829 · Italian · 30 artworks
RomanticismGenre paintingLandscape paintingDepiction of Neapolitan lifeUse of vibrant colorsDetailed rendering of costumes
artist bio
Saverio della Gatta was an Italian painter known for his depictions of Neapolitan life and landscapes during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His works provide valuable insights into the customs, costumes, and daily activities of the people of Naples during the Romantic era.
what you'll learn
Studying della Gatta's work allows students to explore Romanticism through genre painting, focusing on capturing everyday life and local color. Students can learn about composition, color palettes, and the depiction of human figures in dynamic scenes.
related: Antoine-Jean Gros
30 artworks
Neapolitan midwife carrying the baby for baptism
1822
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The scene of Pulcinella
1823
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Naples View From The Corner Of Castello Del Carmine
1785
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The Neapolitan water vendor
1822
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The Neapolitan nougat seller
1823
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The lemonade seller
1807
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The eruption of 15 June 1794 in Torre del Greco
1795
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Neapolitan seller of watermelons
1823
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Woman with boy and dog
1799
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The gulf of Naples from the rock of Frisio
1785
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Temple Of Apollo On The Winter Lake
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Eruption of Vesuvius on June 20, 1794
1794
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Paestum, The Temples
1783
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Seller with two children and cobbler
1799
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Donuts fryer, egg seller and the itinerant water seller
1823
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Rinaldo's cantor on the pier
1823
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Pipers of the Roman countryside playing the Christmas novena
1823
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Woman with boy
1799
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Stall of the Neapolitan greengrocer
1823
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The shop of the maccaroni seller
1822
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The game of the dining room
1823
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Gulf Of Naples With Granili, Seen From The Red Bridges
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Eruption of Vesuvius on 1794
1794
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Two nuns
1799
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The destruction of the tree of liberty in Largo di Palazzo
1800
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Seller of chestnuts and dried legumes
1823
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Tradition of bringing new wine to town
1823
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Vesuvius Seen From Portici
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Naples View From the Scudillo
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The return of Maria Carolina from Sicily to Naples
1799
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