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The eruption of Vesuvius

Louis Jean Desprez1779

École Polytechnique
Palaiseau, France

This drawing was etched by Piranesi from a pen and ink drawing by Desprez

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Title: The eruption of Vesuvius
Creator: Louis Jean Desprez
Date Created: 1779
Physical Dimensions: 48 x 69 cm
Subject Keywords: Italy, Engraved drawing enhanced with watercolors
Type: Document
Rights: École polytechnique
Medium: Drawing
Art Movement: Néoclassique

École Polytechnique

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