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The Blue Grotto at Capri - from Mr. Albert Smith's New Entertainment, 1857. Creator: Richard Principal Leitch
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The Blue Grotto at Capri - from Mr. Albert Smith's New Entertainment, 1857. Creator: Richard Principal Leitch
The Blue Grotto at Capri - from Mr. Albert Smith's New Entertainment, 1857. Painted scenery from a show by author and mountaineer Albert Richard Smith at the Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly, London. The deep water, floating full and wide into the cave from its narrow entrance, is of the hue and transparency of the lightest and brightest sapphire. One author tells us that, when he had entered into the low-arching vault, and looked back to where the light streamed through the aperture, it appeared of a cerulean blue so fine and ethereal that it resembled undulating flames...No description, of course, can do such a scene justice. As painted by Mr. Beverley, and witnessed at the Egyptian Hall, the visitant of Mr. Smith's lecture may gain the nearest possible apprehension of the beauty of the place'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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This photograph print, entitled 'The Blue Grotto at Capri' from Mr. Albert Smith's New Entertainment, was created by the skilled hand of British painter, Beverley William Roxby, in 1857. The image is a representation of the painted scenery from a lecture showcased at the Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly, London, by the renowned author and mountaineer, Albert Richard Smith. The Blue Grotto, located in Capri, Napoli, Campania, Italy, is a unique geographical feature on the Mediterranean Sea. The deep water that floods the cave from its narrow entrance is of a stunning sapphire blue hue, with a transparency that is both light and bright. One author described the scene as having a cerulean blue appearance that resembled undulating flames when viewed from within. No description can truly capture the ethereal beauty of this natural wonder. However, through Beverley William Roxby's painting, as witnessed at the Egyptian Hall, visitors of Mr. Smith's lecture were able to gain the closest possible understanding of the Blue Grotto's enchanting allure. The print depicts a tranquil scene of boats transporting tourists to the cave entrance, where they embark on a mesmerizing journey through the stalactite-filled cavern. The image transports us back to the 19th century, a time when such a scenic outing was considered an unusual yet popular tourist attraction. This photograph print is a testament to the power of art and the enduring allure of natural wonders. It invites us to explore the world around us and appreciate the beauty that lies within it.
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