Gouache with Cover White on Wooden Panel, Vesuvius Eruz del 1840, Artist Unknown
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Bay of Naples with Eruption of Vesuvius, Titled 'Vesuvius Eruz del 1840'. Gouache with Cover White on Wooden Panel, Artist Unkown.
Measures - 43x58cm, Frame dimensions 65x80cm.
This vibrant gouache painting captures the dramatic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1840. The artwork vividly depicts the fiery explosion and the glowing lava flow against a contrasting sky of smoky reds and soft blues. The Bay of Naples, calm in the foreground, features small boats with figures witnessing the spectacular natural event. Palm trees and buildings along the shoreline add to the scene's picturesque yet dramatic atmosphere. The use of cover white enhances the intensity of the eruption, making it a striking visual representation of this historical event.