Salvatore Colacicco (Italian b. 1935) Oil on Wood Panel of British Man-o-War Fleet in the open seas, signed lower left, “Salvatore Colacicco”, in molded gilt frame.

Born in Bellagio near Lake Como, Colacicco studied at Brera Academy of Fine Arts, Milan. His style is reminiscent of the 19th c. Italian Marine Artists. Among his achievements were 26 panels illustrating the history and development of the paddle steamer.

24 in. 36 in. Overall 24 in. x 34 in.