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A Pair of Watercolour Paintings Depicting The 1906 Mt. Vesuvius Eruption. In April 1906, Vesuvius exploded in a fiery eruption, the largest volcanic event of the 20th century. This pair of watercolours show the violent scene and its aftermath viewed from the bay of Naples. Often taken as Grand Tour souvenirs, vibrant paintings of this…
Depth: 1.5cm0.59in
Width: 48.5cm19.09in
Height: 35.5cm13.98in
Weight: 2.5kg5.51lbs
Gold frame with glass. Paper backed with cord for hanging. Painted matte no mounts.
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.
Continental Europe
Circa 1908
Unknown
Timber, Wood, Watercolour
20th Century
Grand Tour, Neoclassical
A Pair of Watercolour Paintings Depicting The 1906 Mt. Vesuvius Eruption.
In April 1906, Vesuvius exploded in a fiery eruption, the largest volcanic event of the 20th century. This pair of watercolours show the violent scene and its aftermath viewed from the bay of Naples.
Often taken as Grand Tour souvenirs, vibrant paintings of this style were taken from all angles along the gulf. Presented in gilt frames with a painted brown border.
| Weight | 2.5 kg |
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| Dimensions | 1.5 × 48.5 × 35.5 cm |
| Origin | Continental Europe |
| Date of Manufacture | Circa 1908 |
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| Material | |
| Period | 20th Century |
