Premium Framed Print : Engraving showing Mount Vesuvius erupting. There are numerous groups of people, some fleeing, others observing the event

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Engraving showing Mount Vesuvius erupting. There are numerous groups of people, some fleeing, others observing the event

Engraving showing Mount Vesuvius erupting. There are numerous groups of people, some fleeing, others observing the event. Date of Photograph:1880 -1900 ca

Unidentified Author
PDC-F-002881-0000

Media ID 33270807

© Alinari Archives, Florence

Drawing And Graphics Engraving Graphics

14"x16" Premium Frame

Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper

FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")

Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo print, titled "PDC-F-002881-0000" transports us back in time to witness the awe-inspiring eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Created by an unidentified author, this engraving beautifully captures the chaos and fascination surrounding this natural disaster. The scene depicted in this artwork is both haunting and mesmerizing. As our eyes wander across the image, we can see numerous groups of people scattered throughout. Some are desperately fleeing from the erupting volcano, their faces etched with fear and panic. Others stand frozen in awe, unable to tear their gaze away from the destructive power unfolding before them. The artist's attention to detail is truly remarkable; every stroke of the engraving brings life to each individual within the composition. The billowing clouds of ash and smoke rise ominously into a darkened sky, contrasting against a landscape that was once serene but now transformed into a chaotic battleground between nature's fury and humanity's vulnerability. Dating back to approximately 1880-1900, this engraving serves as a historical testament to one of nature's most devastating events. It reminds us of our own insignificance when faced with such overwhelming forces beyond our control. As we observe this artwork today, it offers us an opportunity for reflection on mankind's resilience in times of crisis. It prompts us to ponder how communities come together amidst adversity and find strength even when faced with unimaginable challenges. Through its intricate details and powerful imagery, this print from Alinari allows us not only to witness history but also invites us on an emotional journey through time – reminding us that even amidst destruction there is beauty in human spirit and unity.

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