A view of Pozzuoli near Naples

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Henri Knip (Dutch, 1819-after 1897)
A view of Pozzuoli near Naples
inscribed with title 'Gezicht te Pozzoli bij Napeles' (lower right)
pencil and goauche on paper
50 x 75 cm.

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Lot Essay

Pozzuoli is situated in the Campi Flegrei just West of Naples. Originally a Greek colony, the Romans established established a colony here in 194 BC, and used the Latin name Puteoli ('little wells'), referring to the many hot springs in the area. Puteoli became a main port for the Alexandrian grain ships, and other ships from all over the Roman world. The remaining Roman architecture and the beautiful location on the sea have attracted tourists and artists for centuries.
We would like to thank Michiel Jonker for confirming the attribution of the present lot.

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