The Ascent of Vesuvius

Henry Tresham1785 to 1790

Details

Title: The Ascent of Vesuvius
Creator: Henry Tresham, 1751–1814, British
Creator Lifespan: 1751/1814
Creator Nationality: British
Creator Gender: male
Date Created: 1785 to 1790
Physical Dimensions: Sheet: 17 5/8 x 27 5/8 inches (44.8 x 70.2 cm)
Subject Keywords: climbers, genre subject, hats, sticks, travelers, tourism, smoke, ash, steam, hiking, geology, science, men, volcano, clouds, rocks (landforms), landscape
External Link: See this work of art on the Yale Center for British Art website
Medium: Watercolor and graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Repository Name: Yale Center for British Art
Credit Line: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

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