M (Maria) Gianni Signed Original Early 20th Century Italian Gouache Painting Amalfi Coast & Mount Vesuvius Italian Landscape

Type of artwork: Original Gouache Painting

Surface: Paper / Card

Artist and signature: Signed M Gianni

Maria Gianni (1873–1956) was an Italian artist active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, best known for her finely executed works on paper, particularly gouache and watercolour. Her work frequently depicts Mediterranean coastal scenes, including views of Naples, the Bay of Naples, Mount Vesuvius, and the Amalfi Coast, rendered with a light, decorative touch and strong sense of atmosphere.

Gianni’s paintings were produced during a period when southern Italy was a popular destination for travellers and collectors, and her work reflects the enduring appeal of these sunlit landscapes. While not an academic or avant-garde figure, she developed a recognisable and highly decorative style that continues to attract collectors seeking traditional European coastal imagery.

Her work has appeared at auction on multiple occasions. The current auction record for Maria Gianni is $2,528 USD, achieved for Fort St Angelo from Valletta, Malta, sold at Bonhams Knightsbridge in 2017. Most examples achieve more modest prices, with values dependent on subject, size, and medium, though strong coastal views remain consistently sought after.

Gianni’s works are now collected for their romantic Mediterranean character, decorative quality, and clear sense of place, making them well suited to both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Italian Landscape Study:

A sunlit coastal path overlooking the Bay of Naples, with Mount Vesuvius smoking gently in the distance. Figures animate the foreground, while the coastline and distant town shimmer across the water. A classic and highly decorative southern Italian composition.

Approximate age of artwork: Circa Early 20th Century

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Framed, as Shown (Frame Offered Free with the Painting)

Condition report: This painting is considered to be in good condition, in line with age. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Size of painting incl. frame is approx. 50 x 33 cm

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