Antonio Gravina, born in Naples in 1934, studied at the Art Institute in  that city. He started painting when only 15 years old, and since then has continually sought the best, with remarkable results: the settings, the chromatic range, make his works a valued item to connoisseurs the world over. Gravina's great fantasy cannot be denied, given the great variety of his subjects, to which he gives a very special immediacy.  Who wouldn't be drawn to admire his seascapes? Quiet bays bathed in sunlight, the fishermen carefully mending their nets, the transparent emerald sea reflecting the clear sky; or his paintings of stormy seas, portrayed with vivid, essential, sharp strokes, those heavy, grey clouds warning of an imminent storm. Also unforgettable are his restful springtime parks, and his characteristically colorful Parisian bistro customers, discussing the day's events together. His sunny cottage scenes cannot be overlooked, with their warm, soft colors reminders of the quiet, detached life of country folk.  Gravina's paintings bring to mind the masterpieces by the great eighteenth century artists.  He is a great painter, a true and serious professional who has dedicated himself to painting which for him is life and love, and this complete dedication is rewarded by the huge response from both the critics and the public. He has taken part in many national and international exhibitions.