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Vesuvius, Naples, Italy. Volcano, engraving with original hand-colouring, 1815

1815

About the Item

Vesuvius, engraving with original hand-colouring, 1815. From Bilderbuch Zum Nutzen und Vergnugen Der Jugend by Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747-1822), an encyclopaedic collection of Interesting Animals, Plants, Flowers, Fruits, Minerals, Costumes, Antiquities and other Interesting Objects published in multiple volumes between 1801 and 1815. 225mm by 175mm (platemark)
  • Creation Year:
    1815
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.86 in (22.5 cm)Width: 6.89 in (17.5 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AU47321stDibs: LU124426227722
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