'Vesuvius erupting' mb-code LMG394629 On the 14th December

On the 14th December

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'Vesuvius erupting' mb-code LMG394629 On the 14th DecemberStudy of a volcanic cloud with periodic falls of ash. An observation of volcanic activity at Vesuvius, made by the artist on behalf of Sir William Hamilton. The drawing shows ejected material drifting away from the volcano, with cloud promontories and ash falling at the base of each. These features are lettered in ink, A E. From volume 1 of Piaggio's notebooks for the period 1779 1781. Original: pencil and ink on paper. 1779