Bay Of Naples Collection (#5)

View of an eruption of Monte Vesuvius on 23rd December 1760 and ended 5th January 1761, 1776
View of an eruption of Monte Vesuvius on 23rd December 1760 and ended 5th January 1761, Plate XII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies

View of the great eruption of Vesuvius from the mole of Naples in the night of the 20th October, 1767, Plate VI, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies

The excavations at Pompeii. Private Collection

Evening mood at the Bay of Naples, 1888. Artist: Achenbach, Oswald (1827-1905)
Evening mood at the Bay of Naples, 1888. From a private collection

Naples and the Bay, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Naples and the Bay, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

Fishermen putting to sea, Naples, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
Fishermen putting to sea, Naples, Italy, 1927 From Italien in Bildern, by Eugen Poppel [August Scherl, Berlin, 1927]

Sailing boat in the harbour of Naples, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
Sailing boat in the harbour of Naples, Italy, 1927. From Italien in Bildern, by Eugen Poppel [August Scherl, Berlin, 1927]

Naples from the hill of Posillipo, Italy, 19th century. Artist: J Poppel
Naples from the hill of Posillipo, Italy, 19th century

Naples from the sea, 19th century. Artist: J Poppel
Naples from the sea, 19th century

Villa Reale, Naples, Italy, 19th century. Artist: J Poppel
Villa Reale, Naples, Italy, 19th century

Naples from the New Street of Capodichino, Italy, 19th century. Artist: J Poppel
Naples from the New Street of Capodichino, Italy, 19th century

Capture of the Sparviere, c1811. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
Capture of the Sparviere, c1811. On 3 May 1810, the British frigate HMS Spartan, commanded by Captain Jahleel Brenton (1770-1844) captured the French brig Sparviere in a battle in the Bay of Naples

Panorama of the Castello di Barbarossa, Capri, Italy, early 20th century(?). Castello di Barbarossa is named after the Algerian pirate Kair-ed-Din, known as Barbarossa

Naples, Italy, 1879. Artist: Charles Barbant
Naples, Italy, 1879. View of the Bay of Naples with the volcano Vesuvius in the distance

Promenade beside the Sea, ca 1860. Artist: Degas, Edgar (1834-1917)
Promenade beside the Sea, ca 1860. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Forum at Pompeii with Vesuvius in the Background, 1841. Artist: Kobke, Christen Schiellerup (1810-1848)
The Forum at Pompeii with Vesuvius in the Background, 1841. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Dawn over Capri. Mist, c1745. Artist: Claude-Joseph Vernet
Dawn over Capri. Mist, c1745. From the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Eruption of Vesuvius, Italy, c1815. Vesuvius during one of its early 19th century eruptions viewed from the Bay of Naples. In the centre foreground fishermen are using a flare to attract their prey

Faraglioni Rocks, Capri, Campania, Italy ITALY-Campania-(Bay of Naples)-CAPRI: Faraglioni Rocks © Walter Bibikow 2005

Procida Porto, Marina Grande boats and Santa Maria della Pieta church, Procida Island, Bay of Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

ITALY-Campania-(Bay of Naples)-NAPLES: Italian Tall Ship Amerigo Vespucci - Port of Naples
ITALY, Campania, (Bay of Naples), NAPLES: Italian Tall Ship Amerigo Vespucci, Port of Naples

Cave Canem mosaic, Pompeii C016 / 7787
Cave Canem mosaic. View of the Cave Canem (Beware of the Dog) mosaic in the floor at the entrance to the House of the Tragic Poet, Pompeii, Italy

Sorrento lemons, Italy. Lemons for sale in Sorrento, Italy. This area, on the Sorrentine Peninsula in the south of the Bay of Naples, is famous for its large lemons

Corricella, Procida, Campania, Italy ITALY-Campania-(Bay of Naples)-PROCIDA-CORRICELLA: Town view of CORRICELLA port © Walter Bibikow 2005

Piazzetta, Capri town, Capri, Bay of Naples, Italy

Forum, Pompeii, Bay of Naples, Italy

Sorrento, Bay of Naples, Italy

Faraglioni Rocks, Capri, Bay of Naples, Itlay

View from the balcony of the Excelsior Vittoria with Mount Vesuvius across the bay of Naples and four masted ship

Balcony Room with a View of the Bay of Naples, c. 1829. Artist: Carus, Carl Gustav (1789-1869)
Balcony Room with a View of the Bay of Naples, c. 1829. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Island of Procida, Bay of Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

Marina Corricella at sunrise, fishing village, colourful houses, church and harbour boats, Procida Island, Bay of Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

Marina Corricella, blue hour after sunset, fishing village, colourful houses, boats and church, Procida, Bay of Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

Marina Corricella sunset, fishing village, colourful fishermens houses, boats and church, Procida Island, Bay of Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

Marina Corricella, pretty fishing village, colourful fishermens houses, boats and church, Procida Island, Bay of Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

Map of Environs of Naples and Mount Vesuvius 1872
Vintage engraving of Map of Environs of Naples and Mount Vesuvius 1872

Source Size = 3940 x 3591
The Coming of Age of the Prince of Wales Celebrated in the Bay of Naples: his Royal Highness, with the Prince and Princess of Prussia, Going on Board the London, 1862

The Eruption of Vesuvius (oil on canvas)
XIR53772 The Eruption of Vesuvius (oil on canvas) by Volaire, Pierre Jacques (1729-c.1802); 75x169 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts Andre Malraux, Le Havre, France; French, out of copyright

Seascape at Sorrento, 1859 (oil on canvas)
XIR52627 Seascape at Sorrento, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Harpignies, Henri-Joseph (1819-1916); Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai, France; French, out of copyright

Burfords New Panorama of Naples by Moonlight, from The Illustrated London News
XJF315739 Burfords New Panorama of Naples by Moonlight, from The Illustrated London News, 11th January 1845 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

General View of Naples (engraving)
XJF315731 General View of Naples (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803) Studying the Eruption of Vesuvius in 1771 (w / c on paper)
XIR226106 Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803) Studying the Eruption of Vesuvius in 1771 (w/c on paper) by Fabris, Pietro (fl.1768-78); Museo Nazionale di San Martino, Naples, Italy; Italian

The Terrace of the Capucins in Sorrento, 1828 (oil on canvas)
XKH146474 The Terrace of the Capucins in Sorrento, 1828 (oil on canvas) by Faber, Joachim (1778-1846); 73x94.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Sir William Hamiltons Villa, c. 1795 (w / c over pencil on paper)
XYC203473 Sir William Hamiltons Villa, c.1795 (w/c over pencil on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 17.1x23.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Naples from Posillipo (w / c over graphite on paper)
XYC174447 Naples from Posillipo (w/c over graphite on paper) by More, Jacob (c.1740-93); 52.1x72.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Scottish, out of copyright

The Eruption of Vesuvius (oil on canvas)
XIR16729 The Eruption of Vesuvius (oil on canvas) by Genillion, Jean Baptiste (1750-1829); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille, France; French, out of copyright

Vesuvius from Posillipo, c. 1788 (oil on panel)
XYC165947 Vesuvius from Posillipo, c.1788 (oil on panel) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); 63.5x83.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Rocks at Sorrento, 1823 (oil on paper on canvas)
XKH149508 Rocks at Sorrento, 1823 (oil on paper on canvas) by Reinhold, Heinrich (1788-1825); 24.5x20 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

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The Bay of Naples, located in Italy, has captivated travelers for centuries with its breathtaking beauty and rich history. In the 1800s, artists like Christian Wilhelm Allers were inspired by this enchanting destination, immortalizing it on paper. One of the most iconic sights in the Bay of Naples is Mount Vesuvius. In 1817, an eruption was captured on paper, showcasing the raw power and majesty of this active volcano. At sunrise, Mount Vesuvius paints a stunning silhouette against the sky, creating a picture-perfect moment that can only be found in Naples. From the Gardens of Augustus on Capri Island, visitors can enjoy a mesmerizing view of Faraglioni Rocks jutting out from the azure waters. The charm continues as you explore Capri town itself – a picturesque village nestled within this idyllic bay. Marina Grande offers another perspective of Capri Island's allure when seen from afar. A motor yacht glides through these crystalline waters with Mount Vesuvius standing tall behind it – a juxtaposition between nature's tranquility and its powerful forces. Further exploration leads to Marina Piccola where one can witness yet another captivating vista. This small marina provides an intimate glimpse into local life while surrounded by the grandeur of nature. Naples itself is not to be missed either; its vibrant streets are filled with Italian charm and bustling energy. And just beyond lies Mt Vesuvius - an ever-present reminder of both destruction and rebirth throughout history. As we look back at Allers' depiction from 1898, we are reminded that even then people were drawn to this magical place. The Bay of Naples continues to inspire awe today as it did centuries ago.