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A 19th Century Grand Tour Watercolour of Pompeii. A distant view of Pompeii, taken on a hazy morning. Mount Vesuvius can be seen in the distance, obscured by mist. A calming, gentle colour palette makes for a pleasing scene, far from the volcanoes violent history. The painting is signed to bottom right corner but remains…
Depth: 1.5cm0.59in
Width: 38cm14.96in
Height: 31cm12.2in
Weight: 1kg2.2lbs
Glass. Narrow, gilt wood frame. Finely painted thick white mount with gold embellishment. Hardboard back with metal hanger.
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.
Italy
19th Century
Timber, Wood, Watercolour
1822
Unknown
Grand Tour
A 19th Century Grand Tour Watercolour of Pompeii.
A distant view of Pompeii, taken on a hazy morning. Mount Vesuvius can be seen in the distance, obscured by mist.
A calming, gentle colour palette makes for a pleasing scene, far from the volcanoes violent history.
The painting is signed to bottom right corner but remains unidentified. Dated ’22 on the front.
Presented in a complementary guilt frame with a white mount.
| Weight | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 1.5 × 38 × 31 cm |
| Origin | Italy |
| Period | 19th Century |
| Material | |
| Date of Manufacture | 1822 |
| Maker |
