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Vesuvius, eruption of 1810 (gouache on paper)
UCL273811 Vesuvius, eruption of 1810 (gouache on paper) by Italian School, (19th century); Geology Collections, University College London, UK; (add.info.: Vesuvius, Eruzione del 1810; ); eUCL Art Museum, University College London; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23192776
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Bay Of Naples Campania Darkness Erupting Geological Geology Italian Landscape Lava Moonlight Nocturnal Nocturne Sail Boat Volcano Volcanoes
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This print showcases the dramatic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1810, depicted through a stunning gouache painting on paper. Created by an anonymous Italian artist from the 19th century, this artwork is now part of the Geology Collections at University College London. The image captures a nocturnal scene, where darkness envelops the Bay of Naples as smoke billows out from the fiery volcano. Bathed in moonlight, the landscape takes on an eerie and mysterious quality. The glowing lava flows down Vesuvius' slopes, contrasting with the dark ash-filled sky above. Intriguingly, a sailboat can be seen navigating through these treacherous waters. This inclusion adds a sense of scale and danger to the composition while highlighting human resilience in face of natural forces. The painting not only serves as an artistic masterpiece but also provides valuable geological insights into volcanic activity during that era. It offers viewers a glimpse into Campania's tumultuous history and its relationship with volcanoes. Displayed at eUCL Art Museum, this remarkable piece transports us back to that fateful moment when Vesuvius unleashed its destructive power upon the surrounding landscape. Through brushstrokes and colors, it conveys both awe-inspiring beauty and imminent peril—a testament to nature's raw force captured forever within this exquisite work of art.
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