Studies of volcanic ash clouds ordeal and the bumper over-riders

and the bumper over-riders

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Brixton Hill

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showing the town of Hastings and a stormy sea crashing against the coastline

Studies of volcanic ash clouds ordeal and the bumper over-ridersCloud formations associated with volcanic eruptions at Vesuvius. Observations at Mount Vesuvius near the Bay of Naples made by the artist on behalf of Sir William Hamilton. Five sketches showing the shape and general appearance of the clouds, cross hatched for depth. The drawings are pasted into volume 1 of Piaggio's notebooks for the period 1779 1781. Original: ink on paper. 1779