Vesuvius
1760
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1760
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a quiet countryside with a big, smoky mountain in the background. In the foreground, a few people walk along a dirt path, some riding horses or donkeys. A small house sits to the left, and trees dot the landscape. The sky is dramatic, with thick, swirling clouds and a hint of smoke rising from the mountain. The smoke suggests the mountain might be a volcano, though the artist doesn’t show an eruption. The soft, watery colors give it a dreamy, almost mysterious feel. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this painting in person.
