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Paintings du 18th century
Nocturnal eruption of Vesuvius, attributed to Lacroix de Marseille, c. 1770
DIMENSIONS : l. 44.09 .inH. 34.25 .in
MATERIAUX : Oil on canvas
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?Beautiful oil on canvas depicting a nighttime eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
The scene takes place in the Bay of Naples, from the breakwater, where fishermen have just landed near a rock and are busy hauling in their nets.
In the background, Vesuvius offers us an explosive eruption with a red plume of magma projections, clouds of ash and incandescent gases; and an effusive one with a lava flow descending down the right face of the volcano.
The glow of lava radiates from the famous San Vincenzo lighthouse, its quay and the entire sea.
The fury of the Neapolitan ogre contrasts with the peaceful moonlight of fishermen accustomed to the volcano's splendor.
Oil on canvas, well preserved, minor wear and tear.
Louis XVI period gilded wood frame decorated with rais de cœur and pearl friezes.
On the reverse of the stretcher, pencil inscription "Mount Vesuvius by Vernet, 1760". Inscription "Belongs to Mr. Jh? Pictet", and in smaller type: "Mount Vesuvius by La...".
A label in the corner of the frame bears "n° 16".
Dimensions : Canvas : Height : 75 cm ; Width : 97 cm
