a. Painting: Shows the eruption Mount Vesuvius on Aug. 14, 1833 shows the volcano's ashes spewn into the air and lava flows descend. A lighthouse is shown at the far left and ships fill the body of water between the foreground and the volcano. Onlookers point and stare at the volcano while a fisherman heads out into the water.
b. Frame: Frame is a gilded Baroque frame with small beaded work on the sides, and at the corners there is an elaborate swirl of acanthus leaves. The plate glass protects the painting. The back of the painting is backed with wood and held with nails.
Display Dimensions: 15 5/8 x 23 1/2 in. (39.7 x 59.7 cm)
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MP.94.1150 a-b - Portfolio - Used together
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Ref. Appraisal book Pg. 161. Italian school, XIX century/ Vesuvius in eruption 14 August 1833, seen from across the Bay of Naples. Guache/ 15 1/2 x 23.
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