Destruction of Torre del Greco, 15th June 1794

Title: Veduta della Torre del Greco, distrutta dalla lava di fuoco de 15 giugno 1794 (‘View of Torre del Greco, destroyed by the fire lava of 15th June 1794’)

Creator: Unknown

Description: Painting showing the destruction of the city of Torre del Greco in an eruption of the volcano Vesuvius on 15th June 1794.

The painting was presented to the Geological Society by William Babington on 1st June 1810.

Date: [1790s]

Format: Gouache painting

Archive reference: LDGSL/400/69

Image reference: 02-03

Recommended print size: Up to 16 x 12 inches (40 x 30cm)

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