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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Paul von Spaun





























The German or Austrian painter Paul von Spaun (1876-1932) is known for his depictions of the coastline of the Italian island of Capri, where he lived for many years.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Paul von Spaun - German or Austrian 1876-1932


Waves Breaking on the Shore, 1916,
118 x 163 cm


Capri, 81 x 111 cm


Capri, Waves breaking on the coast, 101 x 80 cm


Detail


46 x 30 inches


Capri, 55 cm x 55 cm


The Coast of Dhofar, South Oman




Von Spaun lived on the island of Capri where he painted the coastline, capturing the opalescent/iridescent quality of shallow bays.