Lava Emerging from Mount Vesuvius at Night and Running towards Resina, 11 May 1771

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In the foreground, Sir William Hamilton guides the King and Queen of Naples to the site, and Pietro Fabris is shown depicting the eruption. Published in 'Campi Phlegraei', by Sir William Hamilton, Naples 1776, vol.1, plate XXXVIII.

Wellcome Collection

London

Title

Lava Emerging from Mount Vesuvius at Night and Running towards Resina, 11 May 1771

Date

1776

Medium

etching & gouache on paper

Measurements

H 21.2 x W 39.1 cm

Accession number

43677i

Acquisition method

presumed to be part of the collection formed by Henry S. Wellcome

Work type

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