Grand Tour Paintings

Italian Grand Tour gouache of Mount Vesuvius erupting at night with a full moon over the Bay of Naples. In the original gilt wood frame. This is a very fine and large example of this...

A distinctive Italian capriccio landscape, painted in oil on a shaped panel and presented in a softly worn giltwood frame. The composition draws from the Grand Tour tradition—romanti...

A 19th century oil painting of the entrance to the Venice Grand Canal after Francesco Guardi (1712 – 1793). Within this bustling Continental School veduta, ships and gondolas surrou...

An exceptional example of a rare pair of late Eighteenth Century period hand colored stipple Portrait Engravings by Francesco Bartolozzi after original artworks by John Hodgess Benwe...

A Pair of Watercolour Paintings Depicting The 1906 Mt. Vesuvius Eruption. In April 1906, Vesuvius exploded in a fiery eruption, the largest volcanic event of the 20th century. This ...

A 19th century Italian school oil painting of a saint or apostle, possibly Saint Phillip or Saint Jerome. This tondo depicts the figure in a very dark and sombre light, as many of t...

A distinctive Italian capriccio landscape, painted in oil on a shaped panel and presented in a softly worn giltwood frame. The composition draws from the Grand Tour tradition—romanti...

A 19th century oil painting of the Rialto Bridge Venice Grand Canal after Francesco Guardi (1712 – 1793). Within this bustling Continental School veduta, ships and gondolas crowd th...

Various scenes of Naples and the eruption of Vesuvius in ebonized frames. Each scene titled. Each hand painted in a gouache medium.

A charming pair of Venetian miniature paintings depicting lagoon and harbor views with gondolas, sailboats, distant architecture, and atmospheric skies, likely inspired by the enduri...

Post Impressionist Grand Tour style Venetian oil painting on prepared Masonite panel - titled verso 'PALAZZO DUCALE, VENEZIA' - featuring the Doge's Palace on the Grand Canal with bo...

A pair of Ferdinand Ongania (1842-1911) heliographic prints from La Basilica San Marco in Venezia. This set of framed prints were published between 1881-1893 as part of the “La Basi...

Camillo de Vito (Italian, active 1794-1845) Veduta del Molo di Napoli (view from the Naples pier), circa 1820s. A gouache on paper depicting a sailing ship with men battling turbul...

In the foreground, a lake surrounded by vegetation. On the left bank, several figures, some in a boat. In the background, a building that resembles a fortified castle, in a hilly lan...

A pair of Jean Le Pautre (1618–1682) framed engravings of Bacchanalian scenes. These colourised prints date back to circa 1900 are later versions of 17th century designed by prolifi...

Romantic still life of flowers and fruit from the late Victorian Grand Tour Period. Although unsigned, this oil on original canvas has two intriguing "R" insignias, on the gold chate...

A museum worthy large painting depicting travellers before the falls of Tivoli outside of Rome, with the Temple of Vesta in the background, after the 18thC French artist Claude Joseph Vernet...

Oil on canvas, orientalist scene, signed Louis Saphier. This lovely painting was executed around 1920. Louis Saphier was active and lived in both New Yor...

This vintage oil painting captures a tranquil outdoor moment, with small figures moving through a wooded landscape rendered in rich, textural brushwork. The scene emphasizes mood and...

Antique Bay of Naples Gouache Seascape with Vesuvius Erupting, 1906, a fine gouache on paper seascape with the panoramic Bay of Naples stretching wide, wit...

A pair of Giovanni Domenico Campiglia (1692–1768) prints of Lucilla & Bacchus. Dating to the late 18th century this pair of Intaglio prints are taken from the multi-volume Musei...

Grand Tour-Style (20th Century) unframed canvas oil painting of a bright, aqua canal crowded with gondolas under passage in front of Doge's Palace with St Mark's Campanile just behind it, and the domes of the Punta della Dogana visible in the distance in the lower left corner. Painting unsigned, noted as coming from a 20th-Century studio that specialized in historic commercial reproduction paintings...

A pair of Ferdinand Ongania (1842-1911) heliographic prints from La Basilica San Marco in Venezia. This set of framed prints were published between 1881-1893 as part of the “La Basi...

Antique 19th century Italian Grand Tour Neapolitan gouache of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius erupting at night. Exceptional detail in the moonlight with figures and boats in th...

An oil on canvas painting of Donatello’s Saint George of England. A side profile of Donatello’s marble sculpture of Saint George. The sculpture stands amongst fourteen others commis...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1860-1880 Italian Grand Tour Oil on Board painting of Roman Temple Ruins with a...

A rare of 6 mid C19th classical Grand Tour gouaches of unusual scenes depicting Naples, Pompéi and Vesuvius, with broad gold slips and ebonised reeded frames. Circa 1860 Largest 4 - ...

A spirited 19th-century Continental pen and ink wash drawing on laid paper, depicting a bearded patriarchal figure, his robes sweeping in dynamic folds as he gestures commandingly to...

A 19th Century watercolour of the Petra valley. This highly detailed scene of what is believed to be Petra was captured by an unknown artist in the late 1800s. Most likely taken af...

An exceptional example of a rare pair of late Eighteenth Century period hand colored stipple Portrait Engravings after Richard Westal (1765-1836). Engrave by Thomas Ryder 1746-1810) ...

A distinctive pair of Italian capriccio landscapes, painted in oil on shaped panels and presented in softly worn giltwood frames. The compositions draw from the Grand Tour tradition—...

Stunning Example of a Religious Grand Tour heavy gauge wall hanging or free-standing Patinated Bronze Cast Rectangular Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque of generous proportions and Continental origin possible France, depicting a classical scene of the Last Supper, after Leonardo da Vinci. Last quarter of the Nineteenth Century. Beautifully mounted on to a rectangular light green Alabaster or Onyx plaque with highly ornate Champleve enamel detailing in colours, which is mounted on to a polished brass backing. Condition: Good condition with nice patination and no losses, no imperfections anywhere, backing support is very sturdy. Beautiful and quite unusual religious offering, wonderful gift. Height: (entire as image one) 8" (20cm). Width: (at base) 10.75” (27cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed price Worldwide Store to door shipping offered by Seller. Please take time to scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our Shop PATRICK HOWARD ANTIQUES...

Stylish Hand Embroidered Silk Thread Grand Tour Gilt Framed Sampler, early Nineteenth Century, after an example of a hand engraving by Anjelica Kauffmann Depicts an oval form view ...

A rare set of 4 exquisitely executed gouaches of Naples and surrounding area, showing unusual scenes of the bays of Amalfi, Sorrento, the golf of Baja (Sardinia) and Tempi Di Pesti ...

Italian watercolor painting of the Paestum Ruins, circa 1900. By Vincenzo Loria, Italy 1850-1939, signed. Framed measures 17 inches x 24 inches, art measures 10 inches x 16 inches....

A distinctive Italian capriccio landscape, painted in oil on a shaped panel and presented in a softly worn giltwood frame. The composition draws from the Grand Tour tradition—romanti...

An absolutely exquisite pair of Italian 19th century Neapolitan gouaches in 20th century giltwood frames. One depicts the volcano eruption of 1822 in Naples, the other is an affluent...

A distinctive pair of Italian capriccio landscapes, painted in oil on shaped panels and presented in softly worn giltwood frames. The compositions draw from the Grand Tour tradition—...

An Alfred Ayscough Wilkinson 19th Century Grand Tour Watercolour of The Temple of Minerva, Rome. Painted circa 1880, this scene depicts Le Colonnacce at the Temple of Minerva. A vib...

Pair of 18th or 19th century Neapolitan gouaches of Virgil's Tomb, one with a view of Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples. This is a wonderful high quality pair of a rare subject. A...

A beautiful and skillfully painted antique early 1900s oil paint on wood panel of a Venetian market scene. Signed in the lower left by M.S. Loresen (?). The scene includes buildings ...

A distinctive Italian capriccio landscape, painted in oil on a shaped canvas and presented in a softly worn giltwood frame. The composition draws from the Grand Tour tradition—romant...

Fabulous 19th century Grand Tour watercolors, done with the sepia technique. Painted by a traveling English gentleman on his Grand Tour in Rome. The watercolors feature: the Temple o...

Manner Of Luigi Maria Galea (1847-1917) circa 1900 The Grand Harbour, Valetta, early morning; and The Grand Harbour, Valetta, at dusk signed illeg...

A refined Grand Tour sheet recording a romantic Gothic ruin, **dated 1813** and attributed to the French draughtsman **Charles-Joseph Celle**. Executed in pen with grey wash and soft...

A 19th Century Watercolour of the Roman Forum in central Rome. An enthralling view from inside the ruinous remains of the Roman Forum, long before any protections or reconstructions...

Watercolor A view of St. Paul's Cathedral in London- Sergio Manfredi (1932-?) Italian painter, Signed and dated "S. Manfredi 1958" lower left and inscribed "London St. Paul's Cathedr...

A 19th Century Grand Tour Watercolour of Roman Ruins. In this evening scene, the ruins of ancient buildings trail off into the horizon. Most likely a depiction of the Grand Collonad...

A 19th century watercolour of the Temple of Castor and Pollux inside the Roman Forum in central Rome. The Temple of Vespasian and Titus between the columns. In the centre of the fra...

A set of 17th century Lucas Vorsterman (1595-1675) & Boetius à Bolswert (1585-1633) engravings of Seneca & Julius Caesar. Taken from the renowned series of ‘Twelve famous Greek and ...

A 19th Century European School oil on canvas of a coastal scene. Dated to circa 1890, this vibrant coastline features Cyprus trees and the ruins of a temple. The unknown artist capt...

A fantastic large Grand Tour Florentine antique pietra dura plaque depicting a group of drunken cavaliers carousing in a cellar. The image in this piece is all made of pietra dura:...

GREEK TEMPLE, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN Victor Forabosco (end of the 19th/beginning of the 20th century) 1895/6 Watercolour on paper, 50 x 97 cm Victor Forabosco was a master builder, ...

A 19th Century Grand Tour Watercolour of Ruins of the Ancient Aqueducts In The Campagna Romana. The work is reminiscent of an 1872 painting by Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner, althou...

Y. Gianni (Italian) The Gulf of Naples, 19th Century. A beautiful signed "Y. Gianni" gouche on paper, framed and matted with description & name on matti...

A 19th century watercolour of the Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy. Signed on the front by an unknown artist this colourful painting is taken from the southern end of the plaza. In the ...

A striking 19th-century grand tour era neoclassical grisaille oil on canvas, painted in trompe-l’oeil imitation of carved bas-relief and depicting a winged female personification of ...

A James Hargreaves Morton (British, 1881-1918) Charcoal Drawing of a Roman Male. This highly detailed yet not fully realised work by British impressionist James H. Morton is pencil ...

A pair of oil paintings depicting heraldic family coats of arms. Presented in ornate gilt frames, these crests have possible links to Spanish families. On the left, a vibrant and d...

Country HouseAn exceptional mid-18th-century oil painting from the Studio of Pompeo Batoni (1708–1787), presenting a revered composition: The Madonna of the Annunciation. This rema...