Vesuvius erupting fallen tree Elaine Grimshaw (1877-1970)

Elaine Grimshaw (1877-1970)

Only 31 examples of the TB21 were produced before the model was dropped in 1953

was re-elected in 1872 and stands proudly by Columbia's side

whilst at another table a man sits reading a newspaper

Vesuvius erupting fallen tree Elaine Grimshaw (1877-1970)Observation of volcanic activity at Vesuvius, made by the artist on behalf of Sir William Hamilton. The drawing shows material ejected directly upward from the volcano with a scale of height based upon the mountain's size. A cloud of gas and ash is shown drifting to the viewer's right. From volume 1 of Piaggio's notebooks for the period 1779 1781. Original: pencil and ink on paper. 1779