The Chiaia and St. Elmo from the Mergellina, Naples

Colonel Stuart Wortley

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a coastal town in sepia tones. The view is from a slightly elevated point looking down towards the curved shoreline. A young figure stands in shallow water, looking towards distant buildings. The horizon is in the upper third of the image with water meeting hills with buildings and a cloudy sky. The shoreline has small boats and extends along buildings towards the right. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of brown and tan. The texture of hills, buildings, and boats is detailed, adding depth to the scene.