Of earth and fire. The eruption of Vesuvius in 1779. Grand Tour fan
Of earth and fire. The eruption of Vesuvius in 1779. Grand Tour fan
Fan, the skin leaf painted with three cartels: in the middle, a view of the Bay of Naples with the beginning of a volcanic eruption, on the right a night view of the eruption of Vesuvius on August 8, 1779, and on the left the ruins of the temple of Serapides at Pozzuoli.
On the reverse, a trompe l'oeil of ribbon and engraving.
Sticks and guards applied with gold and silver leaf and colored sequins.
Good condition (small stains and tears)
Size : 28 cm
On the reverse, a trompe l'oeil of ribbon and engraving.
Sticks and guards applied with gold and silver leaf and colored sequins.
Good condition (small stains and tears)
Size : 28 cm
