Pesca Notturna

Bring the timeless beauty of Ettore De Maria-Bergler's Pesca Notturna into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.

Ettore De Maria-Bergler's Pesca Notturna (Night Fishing) is a captivating Venetian nocturne that masterfully blends Symbolist poetry with luminous realism. Painted circa early 20th century, the work depicts shadowy gondolas gliding through moonlit canals, their reflections fracturing into shimmering gold and cobalt strokes—a signature technique of De Maria-Bergler, who trained under Cesare Laurenti and became renowned for his atmospheric lagoon scenes. The painting's muted palette of inky blues and metallic accents evokes Whistlerian tonal harmony, while its symbolic treatment of light as both physical and spiritual element places it within Italy's Scuola del Grigio movement. As part of the artist's celebrated Notti Veneziane series, it represents a critical bridge between late-Macchiaioli naturalism and emerging modernist sensibilities, often exhibited alongside Pellizza da Volpedo's Divisionist works. The scene’s hushed lyricism and geometric water patterning reveal influences from Japanese ukiyo-e prints, then circulating widely in European avant-garde circles.

For interior styling, Pesca Notturna demands thoughtful placement—its 70x100cm dimensions suit spacious study walls or executive office niches where muted lighting can enhance its nocturnal glow. Pair with art nouveau brass wall sconces or Murano glass table lamps to mirror its Venetian provenance, while avoiding competing artwork within a 1.5-meter radius. The canvas works exceptionally well in rooms with navy upholstery or matte charcoal walls, where its silvery highlights can activate neutral schemes. In minimalist spaces, float-frame it in oxidized silver to reinforce the aquatic metallic tones; for traditional interiors, a carved giltwood frame would honor its historical context. Position opposite windows to allow changing daylight to animate the water’s texture, or install LED picture lights at 45-degree angles to simulate moonlight effects after dusk—particularly striking when paired with deep tufted seating in emerald or aubergine velvets that subtly echo the painting’s hidden warm undertones.

When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.

We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.