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Mount Vesuvius Seen from Ischia, by Johan Christian Dahl, oil, 1820

Mount Vesuvius Seen from Ischia

Johan Christian Dahl

1820

oil

canvas

From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich

Dominant colour

Overview

Mount Vesuvius Seen from Ischia is a 1820 oil by Johan Christian Dahl, a German Romanticism work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.

Who painted this?
Johan Christian Dahl
When & what style?
1820 · German Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with a large body of water in the background. There are several islands and mountains, including a tall, pointed mountain that might be a volcano. In the foreground, there are trees and bushes on a hillside. The painting has a lot of green and blue colors, which makes it look like a natural scene. The artist used oil paint to create the image, which gives it a smooth and detailed look. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of the artist, Johan Christian Dahl.

About the artist

Portrait of Johan Christian Dahl
Artist

Johan Christian Dahl

Johan Christian Claussen Dahl (24 February 1788 – 14 October 1857), often known as J.

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