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Vesuvius in Eruption – J.M.W. Turner (c. 1817–1820)

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✓ Giclée print, archival inks
✓ Thick acid-free matte paper
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A volcano spitting fire into the night above a dark bay. In this watercolour, J.M.W. Turner shows Vesuvius in full eruption: red flames and glowing smoke rise into the sky, their light spreading over the water, while tiny boats on the bay give the scale of the catastrophe.

Why it works on your wall

A dramatic, glowing image: reds and deep blues make a striking focal point in a living room or a study.
A horizontal format: ideal above a sofa, a fireplace or a sideboard.
Framing tip: a gold or black frame with a wide mount enhances the glow of the fire.

The work

The eruptions of Vesuvius fascinated Romantic artists: nature at its most violent was the perfect subject for the sublime. Turner painted several views of the volcano erupting and saw it with his own eyes during his first journey to Italy in 1819. This watercolour belongs to the Yale Center for British Art.

Artist: Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775–1851)
Date: around 1817–1820
Technique: watercolour
Original: Yale Center for British Art, New Haven
Movement: Romanticism

Your print

Colours restored from a high-definition scan of the original
Printed in Europe on thick archival matte paper, FSC certified
From A4 to A0, plus 40×60, 50×70, 60×90 and 70×100 cm and 12×18 to 27×40 inch sizes, all made for standard frames
Free shipping, no minimum order. Shipped rolled in a sturdy tube

Read more in our guide: What Is Romantic Art? 15 Iconic Paintings, or explore our romantic art prints.

See the full collection: Romantic Art Prints

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Specifications

CUSTOMIZATION :

all our posters can be customized in the margins - just ask us in the chat or by using the contact form. Posters can be printed full page, with a small margin, or with a thicker margin to give a mat effect.

How we make our prints: paper, inks and printing

SIZES : Our posters are printed in inches or in centimeters. These systems are to be preferred according to the country in which you live in order to find more easily the corresponding frames. More information about size options.

SPECIFICATIONS : Premium mat art paper, Weather-resistant. The paper mill, the pulp used to make the paper and the paper itself are all certified by the Forest Stewardship Council®.