The majestic historical center of Trapani
Trapani view of Corso Vittorio Emanuele in the historical center with Palazzo Cavarretta, a breathtaking subject for the #italiagrandsketchingtour.
I arrived in Trapani on a Sunday and I went for a walk in the center in the early afternoon. It was a windy day and no one was around and the desert historical center was absolutely majestic. This experience made me feel the breath of history and, at the same time, the seclusion I was looking for.
I believe I elected Trapani as my city for the winter that first afternoon. Because I loved the idea of being surrounded by the sea and all this beauty.
This painting shows the dramatic ending of the Corso Vittorio Emanuele with the palace built by the architect Andrea Palma in 1672 for Don Giacomo Cavarretta. And nowadays it is hosting the municipal building. This watercolor was inspired by a sketch hanging in my B&B that I recognized as a work by Gérard Michel, a great architect and teacher that I was lucky to meet for a workshop on perspective many years ago.
Title of the painting ‘Trapani view of Corso Vittorio Emanuele’
This is a painting from the Italia Grand Sketching Tour Collection, a series of original ink and watercolor paintings done on location during my tour to discovery the marvelous Italian heritage. All paintings are also available as numbered and originally signed prints.
The painting is also featured in the book about my motorbike Italian tour. By acquiring this work you will get to know better Italy also thanks to a personalized story about this place that I will include in the package.
Painting information:
- Watercolor and ink on white paper
- Size 19 x 28.5 cm (7.5 x 11.2 inches)
- Shipped in a box
- Certificate of authenticity will be sent with the painting
