Descrizione

Volcano Eruption canvas, a reproduction of the work by Pierre Henri de Valenciennes (1750–1819), Eruption of Vesuvius, National Archaeological Museum, Naples.

  • Dimensions: 9.06 × 11.81 in (23 × 30 cm)
  • Material: canvas
  • Mounting: with stretcher
  • Thickness: 0.59 in (1.5 cm)

Forerunner of modern landscape painting, the French artist spent much of his life in Italy, where he produced numerous works influenced by nature and the events present in it. This splendid canvas represents in fact a historical event as well as a natural landscape: the eruption of Vesuvius from 1794. 

Produced in Italy

Frequently Asked Questions

Which event is depicted on the Valenciennes canvas?

The description identifies the scene as the eruption of Vesuvius in 1794, combining a landscape with a historical event.

Whose work is reproduced on this canvas?

It reproduces a work by Pierre Henri de Valenciennes (1750–1819), presented on the page as a precursor of modern landscape painting.

Which formats are listed for the Valenciennes canvas?

The description lists 9.06 × 11.81 in (23 × 30 cm), with a stretcher and a thickness of 0.59 in (1.5 cm). The selector also offers a variant 17.72 in (45 cm) high and 23.62 in (60 cm) wide; production is in Italy.