The Eruption of Vesuvius 14 May 1771 by Heinrich Guttenberg (after Pierre-Jacques Volaire) (c. 1800)"Eruption du Mont Vsuve, du 14 Mai, 1771 (Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, May 14, 1771)" is an engraving by Heinrich Guttenberg after a painting by Pierre Jacques Volaire. In this imposing composition, molten lava spews from the mouth of Mount Vesuvius in Italy and winds down the hillside towards the Bay of Naples. Energetic human figures observe the spectacle, their small scale emphasizing the volcanos enormity. Vesuvius erupted six times between 1707 and

SKU: 2335

He became a leading artist of the Barbizon School

their small scale emphasizing the volcano’s enormity

Materials: Metal

Dimensions: 5" L x 5" W x 1/2" D

The shaped top is hinged to a block on a pedestal centering on a reeded urn form supported by an arched tripod base

SKU: 1887

There is no evidence that Valck visited any other countries after moving to England

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Edmund Sagar worked in several market towns in North Yorkshire before finally working in New Market Street

The bowls on all spoons are worn

Dimensions: 5" L x 5" W (variable)