Pompeii, A. D. 79 Signed and dated, lower left: 18 | A. E. [monogram] lmore | 78"
![Pompeii, A. D. 79 Signed and dated, lower left: 18 | A. E. [monogram] lmore | 78'](/p/694/pompeii-a-d-79-signed-dated-lower-left-12645928.jpg.webp "Pompeii, A. D. 79 Signed and dated, lower left: 18 | A. E. [monogram] lmore | 78'")
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Pompeii, A. D. 79 Signed and dated, lower left: 18 | A. E. [monogram] lmore | 78"
Pompeii, A.D. 79 Signed and dated, lower left: " 18 | A.E. [monogram] lmore | 78", Alfred Elmore, 1815-1881, British
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Media ID 12645928
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1815 1881 Alfred Chemise Columns Dated Dress Fruit Furniture Grapes Lower Monogram Oil On Canvas Pitcher Pompeii Sash Science Signed Sleeping Smoke Subject Volcano Alfred Elmore Elmore
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The captivating print titled "Pompeii, A. D. 79 Signed and dated, lower left: 18 | A. E. [monogram] lmore | 78" takes us back in time to the ancient city of Pompeii. Painted by Alfred Elmore, a renowned British artist from the 19th century, this oil on canvas masterpiece showcases his exceptional talent for capturing historical subjects. In this scene, we see a young boy and a woman amidst the ruins of Pompeii. The boy is peacefully sleeping on an exquisite piece of furniture while the woman attentively tends to him. Surrounding them are remnants of columns and buildings that once stood tall but were tragically destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A. D. 79. Elmore's attention to detail is evident as he includes various elements within the composition. We notice smoke rising from distant volcanic activity, symbolizing both danger and destruction. The woman wears an elegant dress with a sash around her waist while holding a pitcher filled with grapes—a subtle reminder of life's fragility. This artwork not only serves as a visual representation of Pompeii's tragic history but also highlights Elmore's mastery in capturing human emotion through brushstrokes and color choices. With its rich symbolism and meticulous execution, "Pompeii, A. D. 79" invites viewers to reflect upon the fleeting nature of existence and appreciate the beauty that can be found even amidst devastation.
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