View of the Villa Lucia on the Vomero Hill, Naples
by KLENZE, Leo von, Oil on canvas, 32 x 49 cm
Leo von Klenze is best known as an architect and one of the most important proponents of Greek Revival architecture in Germany during the first half of the 19th century. In addition to his architectural work, he was also an accomplished painter and draughtsman. He travelled to Italy frequently where he made numerous sketches of the landscape and architecture.