Paintings of William Stanley Haseltine
The beautiful scenery depicted here is accomplished by an American painter William Stanley Haseltine born in Philadelphia, in 1835. He was a landscape artist, mostly having sea in his landscapes. He spent his later years in Europe with his wife. He would often have excursions in Rome to draw the different landscapes. This is a depiction of Italy’s small town Amalfi stated on the gulf of Salerno, painted in 1867. Around 1930s it was a popular destination for British aristocrats due to its beautiful coastal scenery and dramatic cliffs. During his travels to Europe, William Haseltine stopped here to draw the eye-catching scenery. It is a vivid portrayal of the city. The houses in a hierarchy alignment on the hills and the sea-coast surrounding the […]