Vesuvius from Posillipo

Joseph Wright of Derbyca. 1788

Details

Title: Vesuvius from Posillipo
Creator: Joseph Wright of Derby, 1734–1797, British, active in Italy (1773–75)
Creator Lifespan: 1734/1797
Creator Nationality: British, active in Italy (1773–75)
Creator Gender: male
Date Created: ca. 1788
Physical Dimensions: 25 x 33 inches (63.5 x 83.8 cm) Frame: 30 3/4 × 39 inches (78.1 × 99.1 cm)
Subject Keywords: ship, rowboat, lava, smoke, science, light, bay (body of water), mountains, shore (landform), building, volcano, cliff, landscape
External Link: See this work of art on the Yale Center for British Art website
Medium: Oil on panel
Repository Name: Yale Center for British Art
Credit Line: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

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