Rare 19th Century Antique Ancient Pompeii Mount Vesuvius Eruption Needlepoint
A classical depiction taken from Pliny the Younger's account of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius over the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in all of its destructive beauty. Likely from the middle to late Victorian period this needlepoint is exceptionally well done with bright vivid hues of red and orange for the fire and lava and rich, dark gray tones for the ash and smoke clouding the sky and.
Specifications
| Country Of Origin | Unknown |
| Type | Needlepoint |
| Production Technique | Needlework |
| Size | Medium |
| Material | Canvas |
| Year Of Production | Unknown |
| Original/Licensed Reproduction | Original |
| Features | One of a Kind (OOAK) |
| Culture | Ancient Roman |
| Unit Of Sale | Single Piece |
| Handmade | Yes |
| Region Of Origin | Unknown |
| Item Height | 23-5/8" |
| Item Length | 29" |
| Framing | Framed |
A classical depiction taken from Pliny the Younger’s account of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius over the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in all of its destructive beauty. Likely from the middle to late Victorian period this needlepoint is exceptionally well done with bright vivid hues of red and orange for the fire and lava and rich, dark gray tones for the ash and smoke clouding the sky and.
