Galiani-Dr Robert John Thornton, Antique Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1769, 1808, Aquatint

About This Piece

A night view of the eruption of Vesuvio from the south, with Naples on the left. Underneath is an eigh-point key.

The plate was aquatinted by Thomas Sutherland with the attribution 'Marchese Galiani Pinx.t'. This is often assumed to be Ferdinando Galiani (1728-1787) an important figure of the Italian Enlightenment, who had written a study of volcanos, although he was an abbot rather than a marquis.
The publisher is best known for his series of superb flower prints, 'Thornton's Temple of Flora'. Trimmed within plate at top and bottom, stained along bottom edge (see pictures)

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Period	Before 1890
Year	1808
Production Period	Before 1890
Country of Manufacture	United Kingdom
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Antique
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Trimmed within plate at top and bottom, stained along bottom edge (see pictures)
Product Code	ZHV-1901059
Materials	Engraving
Color	Black
Width	61 cm 24.0 inch
Depth	1 cm 0.0 inch
Height	47 cm 18.5 inch
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