Artist: Nicola Simbari
Title: Near Amalfi
Medium: Original Acrylic on Canvas
Canvas Size: 31.5” x 39.375”
Frame Size: 33.75" x 41.5"
Inscription: Signed and dated Simbari 65 on front lower right, titled on back
Year: 1965
Documentation: Includes Gallery Certificate of Authenticity
Bursting with energy and Mediterranean charm, "Near Amalfi" by Nicola Simbari captures the vibrant essence of life along Italy's iconic southern coast. In this original acrylic painting, Simbari brings together a fleet of small boats—rendered in bold tones of dutch blue, coral, bright white, vivid teal, and red—gently clustered against a calming sage green backdrop. The composition radiates rhythm and movement, as if the boats are gently bobbing in the harbor breeze, suspended in a moment of sunlit stillness.
Painted in 1965, this work exemplifies Simbari's signature use of dynamic color and impasto texture, achieved through masterful palette knife technique. The interplay of saturated hues and the soft, muted background enhances the scene's sense of depth and visual harmony, inviting the viewer into a coastal daydream.
Known for his emotionally charged compositions and ability to evoke light and place, Simbari draws inspiration from the everyday beauty of the Mediterranean. Near Amalfi is both a celebration of the Italian seascape and a stunning example of Simbari's unique artistic voice—where color tells a story and stillness hums with life.
About Nicola Simbari
Nicola Simbari (1927–2012) was one of Italy's most celebrated modern painters, internationally renowned for his vivid color palette, dynamic compositions, and expressive use of the palette knife. Born in San Lucido, Calabria, and raised in Rome, Simbari studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti, where he developed a deep appreciation for classical technique while exploring emerging modernist movements.
He gained prominence in the 1950s and 60s for his innovative approach, which blended elements of Abstract Expressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Mediterranean romanticism. Often depicting sun-drenched seascapes, rural Italian towns, and scenes of everyday life, Simbari painted with bold colors and sweeping, spontaneous strokes that evoked both atmosphere and emotion.
Simbari's distinctive painting style—later referred to as Simbaresco—relied heavily on impasto and color fields, reflecting a commitment to emotional authenticity and visual intensity. His work has been exhibited worldwide and is included in prestigious public and private collections.
With a career spanning over five decades, Nicola Simbari remains a master of light and movement, remembered for his ability to translate the Mediterranean spirit into timeless visual poetry. one of Italy's most celebrated modern painters, internationally renowned for his vivid color palette, dynamic compositions, and expressive use of the palette knife. Born in San Lucido, Calabria, and raised in Rome, Simbari studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti, where he developed a deep appreciation for classical technique while exploring emerging modernist movements.
He gained prominence in the 1950s and 60s for his innovative approach, which blended elements of Abstract Expressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Mediterranean romanticism. Often depicting sun-drenched seascapes, rural Italian towns, and scenes of everyday life, Simbari painted with bold colors and sweeping, spontaneous strokes that evoked both atmosphere and emotion.
Simbari's distinctive painting style—later referred to as Simbaresco—relied heavily on impasto and color fields, reflecting a commitment to emotional authenticity and visual intensity. His work has been exhibited worldwide and is included in prestigious public and private collections.
With a career spanning over five decades, Nicola Simbari remains a master of light and movement, remembered for his ability to translate the Mediterranean spirit into timeless visual poetry.