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1950s Oil Painting USS Salem Heavy Cruiser Battleship Venice Lagoon Sapporetti

1950s Oil Painting USS Salem Heavy Cruiser Battleship Venice Lagoon Sapporetti

Adolfo Saporetti (Italian, 1907-1974) “USS Salem, CA-139”, oil painting on canvas, circa 1950, signed in red top left, framed in wood frame. Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Calculated UPS Ground shipping and local pick up from our ...

Indexed November 12, 2025 ·

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History
  • Adolfo Saporetti, an Italian artist active in the mid-20th century, is known for his depictions of naval subjects, reflecting the post-war fascination with maritime power and history, particularly as it pertains to the United States Navy.
  • The USS Salem, commissioned in 1949, is notable as it was one of the last heavy cruisers built for the US Navy, marking a significant point in naval engineering and design during the Cold War era.
  • Artworks from this period often illustrate societal themes and anxieties of the time, providing insight into how people viewed military might and maritime exploration.

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