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Mount Vesuvius at Midnight
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For centuries, artists and tourists have been attracted to Mount Vesuvius, a volcano near Naples. While living in London in 1868, Albert Bierstadt heard that the volcano was active once again, and rushed immediately to Italy. It is not certain that he actually saw an eruption, although the resultant painting presents a convincing image of spewing lava and ash.
| Artist / Maker | Albert Bierstadt |
|---|---|
| Date | 1868 |
| Culture / Origin | America |
| Medium | oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | Framed: 62 x 77 x 9 cm (24 7/16 x 30 5/16 x 3 9/16 in.); Unframed: 42.6 x 60.7 cm (16 3/4 x 23 7/8 in.) |
| Department | American Painting and Sculpture |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
Albert Bierstadt (American, born Prussia [now Germany], 1830–1902) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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