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Eruzione del Vesuvio

Photograph
ca. late 1850s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Stereoscopic photograph showing a view in Italy, the eruption of Vesuvius. Lettered with artist's name and addresses (Naples and Florence) and inscribed in ink with the number 80. Inscribed in ink with title on the back.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleEruzione del Vesuvio (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Stereoscopic photograph, albumen print
Brief description
Stereoscopic photograph by Alphonse Bernoud showing a view in Italy, 'Eruption of Vesuvius'. French School, Italy, ca. late 1850s.
Physical description
Stereoscopic photograph showing a view in Italy, the eruption of Vesuvius. Lettered with artist's name and addresses (Naples and Florence) and inscribed in ink with the number 80. Inscribed in ink with title on the back.
Dimensions
  • Size of card height: 8.4cm
  • Width: 17.7cm
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Subjects depicted
Places depicted
Collection
Accession number
E.1414-1992

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Record createdMarch 17, 2009
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