Mediterranean Fishing Boats: GENNARO DE FELICE (1889–1946)

Italian

Original oil on canvas board, signed

8 x 10 in. (painting) | 13 x 15 in. (framed)
Circa 1930s

An original, signed oil by listed Italian painter Gennaro De Felice (1889–1946), known for his atmospheric marine paintings and Mediterranean harbor scenes. Painted around the 1930s, this composition depicts fishing boats resting on calm waters beneath a luminous sky, with soft reflections and delicate touches of color that capture the quiet beauty of the Italian coast.

Executed with loose, impressionistic brushwork, this work reflects the enduring appeal of early twentieth-century Italian marine painting. Signed by the artist and created by a documented painter with an established auction history, it is both a collectible work of art and a timeless piece of old-world European charm.

A beautiful example of the Mediterranean scenes that continue to draw collectors to Italian coastal painting.

ARTIST:

Gennaro De Felice

Nationality: Italian
Dates: 1889–1946
Mediums: Oil on canvas and canvas board
Known For: Marine paintings, Mediterranean harbor scenes, fishing boats, and coastal landscapes.

Gennaro De Felice is a listed Italian artist, meaning his works have an established secondary market and documented auction history.

He is particularly known for his luminous depictions of the Italian coastline, often featuring fishing boats floating on calm waters beneath expansive skies.

His paintings continue to appear at European and international auctions, particularly his harbor scenes and boat compositions.

DATING:

Circa 1925–1940
(Most likely circa 1930s.)

Evidence

• Signature style is consistent with known examples of De Felice's work.
• The impressionistic brushwork and bright Mediterranean palette are characteristic of Italian marine paintings from the 1930s.
• The "Made in Italy" stamp on the reverse supports a twentieth-century Italian origin.
• The construction of the canvas board and framing materials is consistent with the interwar period.

CONDITION:

·       Original signed oil on canvas board

·        Strong color retention

·       Beautiful water reflections and atmospheric sky

·       Desirable Mediterranean harbor subject

·        Ready to hang