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Vesuvius in eruption
Painter: Lemonnier, Anicet Charles Gabriel
History note: James MacKinnon, from whom purchased
Height: 27.8 cm
Width: 36 cm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1997) by The Gow Fund
Production date: AD 1779
Lemmonier travelled to Italy in 1772 as a recipient of the Prix de Rome. Like many of his contemporaries, he was attracted to the dramatic sight of Vesuvius in eruption, and visited Naples and Vesuvius in 1779. This sketch, evidently painted on the spot, is remarkable for being painted so near the volcano that particles of ash are incorparated into the pigment.
Support composed of paper
Painting (image-making) : Oil on paper
Accession number: PD.11-1997
Primary reference Number: 2757
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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