Italy - Lazio // Ponza island; William Hamilton (1731-1803)

Landscape view of the harbor of Ponza Island. The scene shows the local geology caused by volcanic activity, in particular the solidified lava flows, observed from Sir William Hamilton's felucca (1731-1803). The group includes Hamilton directing the artist and workers with hammers who are taking rock samples (lower left). Rare etching in a frame NB The engraving has not been examined outside the frame

Estimate:£6.74

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