The Eruption of Vesuvius 14 May 1771 by Heinrich Guttenberg (after Pierre-Jacques Volaire) (c. 1800) Misc Metal circa 18th century

circa 18th century

which drew style elements from both New York City and Boston

Signed in marker on the base: J Sullivan Turner

The light cream colored foreground is contrasted by a forest in the background

The Eruption of Vesuvius 14 May 1771 by Heinrich Guttenberg (after Pierre-Jacques Volaire) (c. 1800) Misc Metal circa 18th century"Eruption du Mont Vsuve, du 14 Mai, 1771 (Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, May 14, 1771)" is an engraving by Heinrich Guttenberg after a painting by Pierre Jacques Volaire. In this imposing composition, molten lava spews from the mouth of Mount Vesuvius in Italy and winds down the hillside towards the Bay of Naples. Energetic human figures observe the spectacle, their small scale emphasizing the volcanos enormity. Vesuvius erupted six times between 1707 and