Cavalier Michele Federico 1884–1966 oil on panel titled Capri which is his most notable subjects. Original ornate gallery frame, most likely a circa 1950 seascape.
This moody Capri seascape depicts crashing waves striking a sheer rock cliff beneath a dramatic sky. Dark clouds part to reveal a warm yellow‑orange glow, adding contrast and atmosphere to the turbulent scene. The painting is on a wood panel measuring approximately 10 × 13 inches and is housed in its original ornate gallery frame, measuring about 16 × 19 inches.
Cavalier Michele Federico (1884–1966) Born in Capri, Italy, Cavalier Michele Federico was a celebrated landscape painter best known for radiant seascapes of Capri. Trained from an early age under Antonino Leto and Antonio Lala, Federico developed a vibrant, light‑filled style often painted en plein air. Widely exhibited in Italy and internationally, Federico’s works remain iconic visual expressions of Capri’s sea, atmosphere, and enduring natural beauty.