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His position afforded an iconic view of the harbor with the volcano Mount Vesuvius in the background, wafting smoke into the sky. Inspired by the southern Italian light, Renoir painted another version of this vista at a different time of day (The Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Mass.).
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May 10, 2022 · An 1881 oil on canvas, The Bay of Naples with Vesuvius, by Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) the French impressionist painter. The artist was greatly impressed with the landscape and art of Italy and brightened his pallette as a result of his tour of the country in 1881. (Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, MA, U.S.A) Remove Ads. Advertisement.
Naples: Looking across the Bay towards Vesuvius from Mergellina Joseph Mallord William Turner, Thomas Girtin
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1771. Pierre-Jacques Volaire. French, 1729–after 1799. In this imposing composition, molten lava spews from the mouth of Mount Vesuvius in Italy and winds down the hillside towards the Bay of Naples. Energetic human figures observe the spectacle, their small scale emphasizing the volcano’s enormity.
Vesuvius in Eruption, with a View over the Islands in the Bay of Naples. Date. c.1776–80. Medium. Oil on canvas. Measurements. H 122 x W 176.4 cm. Accession number. T05846. Acquisition method. Purchased with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, the Art Fund, Friends of the Tate Gallery, and Mr John Ritblat 1990.
