Alassio: il Torrione a fine '800

"Alassio: il Torrione a fine '800" (Ref. 111) is a work of profound historical and artistic value (40x50 cm). Inspired by a vintage black-and-white photograph, Ruggero Ruggieri reconstructs the ancient Saracen watchtower as it stood before modern restorations, restoring its original charm. The painting, created entirely with a palette knife, conveys the solidity of the stone through a high textured relief that contrasts with a deep green winter sea. The presence of a smoking chimney on the adjacent house and the flight of seagulls evoke the quiet, biting atmosphere of the cold season in the Ligurian village. A vital work for local history enthusiasts and marine art collectors, combining the precision of a historical document with the expressive power of contemporary textured painting.