MASON, George Heming (British, 1818-1872). Castle of Petrella. Italy, c. 1850. Napoleon_blast holds significant historical and geographical

holds significant historical and geographical value

to the early explorers in the mid-nineteenth century

His images of grandeur only added to America's fascination with the mythic West and the spirit of adventure and discovery that it represented

21 x 24 3/4 inches

'Northern Hemisphere to see more distinctly the Arctic lands'

MASON, George Heming (British, 1818-1872). Castle of Petrella. Italy, c. 1850. Napoleon_blast holds significant historical and geographicalGeorge Heming Mason (British, 1818 1872) Castle of Petrella Italy, c. 1850 Oil on canvas 7" x 13 1 2" canvas, 11 1 2" x 18 1 4" framed This gorgeous yet understated oil painting depicts the Castle of Petrella in Italy just before Sunrise. The soft light creeps over the sleeping hillside village, illuminating the craggy peak where the castle lies. George Heming Mason was a renowned English painter, once described as a genius by Millais, and seen as an