Vesuvius Collection (page 9)

View of the Bay of Naples with Mount Vesuvius, early 19th century. Creator: Anon
View of the Bay of Naples with Mount Vesuvius, early 19th century

Fan Design with Mount Vesuvius, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Fan Design with Mount Vesuvius, 19th century

Hotel Royal des Estrangers, Naples, Italy - Proprietors B. Rainoldi and C. Prop Date: circa 1905

Pompeii Date: 1871

[Vesuvius from Mergellina], ca. 1855. Creator: Giacomo Caneva
[Vesuvius from Mergellina], ca. 1855

Napoli Tarantella, ca. 1870. Creator: Giorgio Sommer
Napoli Tarantella, ca. 1870

Naples, Italy - view toward Mount Vesuvius Date: circa 1906

Naples, Italy - Old Naples with the Serpents Fountain Date: circa 1910

TOURISTS ON VESUVIUS - 2
Tourists pushed up the side of the mountain Date: circa 1840

Tourists on Vesuvius
TOURISTS ON VESUVIUS - coming down somewhat more rapidly than they climbed up ! Date: circa 1840

TOURISTS ON VESUVIUS - 1
Tourists pulled up the side of the mountain Date: circa 1840

Italy, Campania, Naples, Mount Vesuvius

Graziella, 1878. Creator: Jules-Joseph Lefebvre
Graziella, 1878. Catharine Lorillard Wolfe commissioned Graziella in 1878. It depicts the heroine of Alphonse de Lamartines popular tale of the same name, which was first published in 1849

An Eruption of Vesuvius, 1824. Creator: Johan Christian Dahl
An Eruption of Vesuvius, 1824

The Bay of Naples, 1881. Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
The Bay of Naples, 1881

Bird s-eye view (east) of Naples and Vesuvius, c1909. Creator: Unknown
Bird s-eye view (east) of Naples and Vesuvius, c1909. Naples historic city centre is the largest in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site

In the wilderness of Lava, at base of Vesuvius, Italy, c1909. Creator: Unknown
In the wilderness of Lava, at base of Vesuvius, Italy, c1909. The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis and Stabiae

On the Road to Vesuvius (east), Italy, c1909. Creator: Unknown
On the Road to Vesuvius (east), Italy, c1909. The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 destroyed Roman cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis and Stabiae

Vesuvius and Beautiful Naples from Posilipo Heights, Italy, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
Vesuvius and Beautiful Naples from Posilipo Heights, Italy, c1930s. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa. New York, Chicago, London]

Naples, The Bay and Vesuvius, Italy, 1897. Creator: Works and Sun Sculpture Studios
Naples, The Bay and Vesuvius, Italy, 1897. From " Underwood and Underwood Publishers, New York-London-Toroto Canada-Ottawa Kansas."

Pompeii. Creator: Fortuny y Madrazo, Mariano (1871-1949)
Pompeii. Found in the Collection of Palazzo Fortuny, Musei Civici di Venezia

The Bay of Naples, 1844. Creator: Aivazovsky, Ivan Konstantinovich (1817-1900)
The Bay of Naples, 1844. Found in the Collection of Sinebrychoffin Taidemuseo, Helsinki

The eruption of Vesuvius seen from Portici, ca 1767. Creator: Volaire, Pierre Jacques (1729-1802)
The eruption of Vesuvius seen from Portici, ca 1767. Found in the Collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes

View of Naples from the Road to Pozzuoli, c1830s, (1965). Creator: Aleksandr Ivanov
View of Naples from the Road to Pozzuoli, c1830s, (1965). Italian landscape with smoke issuing from Mount Vesuvius in the distance

The Forum at Pompeii and Vesuvius, Italy, 1895. Creator: Unknown
The Forum at Pompeii and Vesuvius, Italy, 1895. The ancient Roman city of Pompeii in southern Italy was completely destroyed by a deadly eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD

The City, Bay and Vesuvius, Naples, Italy, 1895. Creator: Unknown
The City, Bay and Vesuvius, Naples, Italy, 1895. The port of Naples, on the Mediterranean Sea, is one of the most important in Europe

Napoli - Castello Dell Ovo E Via Caracciolo Con Vesuvio, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Napoli - Castello Dell Ovo E Via Caracciolo Con Vesuvio, c1900. From " Napoli"

Napoli - Mergellina Con Vesuvio, (Mergellina With Vesuvius), c1900. Creator: Unknown
Napoli - Mergellina Con Vesuvio, ( (Mergellina With Vesuvius), c1900. From " Napoli"

Napoli - Panorama Da Via Tasso, (From Via Tasso), c1900. Creator: Unknown
Napoli - Panorama Da Via Tasso, c1900. (From Via Tasso), From " Napoli"

Napoli - Panorama Da Villa Patrizia, Vomero, (From Dilla Patrizia, Vomero), c1900. From " Napoli"

Napoli - Panorama Da S. Martino, (View from San Martino), c1900. Creator: Unknown
Napoli - Panorama Da S. Martino, (View from San Martino), c1900. First settled by Greeks in the second millennium BC, Naples is one of the oldest continuously inhabited urban areas in the world

Napoli - Panorama Dalla Tomba Di Virgilio, (Tomb of Virgil ), c1900. Creator: Unknown
Napoli - Panorama Dalla Tomba Di Virgilio, (Tomb of Virgil ), c1900. Vergiliano park in Piedigrotta (otherwise known as the park of the Tomb of Virgil ) with view of Mount Vesuvius

Naples, Italy - View toward Vesuvius in strong moonlight Date: circa 1920s

Le Vesuve De Pompei, 1919. Artist: Pierre Gusman
Le Ve suve De Pompe i, 1919. Vesuvius and Pompeii. From Modern Woodcuts and Lithographs by British and French Artists, by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, Paris, New York, 1919]

Plaster reproduction of an inhabitant of Pompeii died during the eruption of Vesuvius

Electric funicular railway up to Mount Vesuvius in Naples, 1910

Perspective of the second eruption of Vesuvius, 1750
Perspective of the second eruption of Vesuvius, pub. 1750 (etching)

Stones of crystals called Gems of Mount Vesuvius, 1776
Stones of crystals called Gems of Mount Vesuvius, Plate LIIII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

View into the Valley, Atrio di Cavalio, 1776
View into the Valley, Atrio di Cavalio, Plate XXXIII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

View of the present state of the little mountain raised by the explosion in the year 1760, 1776
View of the present state of the little mountain raised by the explosion in the year 1760, Plate XIII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies

Interior view of the Crater of Mount Vesuvius, as it was before the great eruption of 1767, 1776
Interior view of the Crater of Mount Vesuvius, as it was before the great eruption of 1767, Plate IX, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies

View of the great eruption of Vesuvius from the mole of Naples in the night of the 20th October, 1767, Plate VI, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies

View of Mount Veusvius form the sea shore; at Resina, between Portici and Torre del Greco, 1776
View of Mount Veusvius form the sea shore; at Resina, between Portici and Torre del Greco, Plate VII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies

The Eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Found in the Collection of Academy of Fine Arts Vienna

The excavations at Pompeii. Private Collection

The eruption of Vesuvius. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Naples by night, 1850. Artist: Aivazovsky, Ivan Konstantinovich (1817-1900)
Naples by night, 1850. Found in the collection of the I. Ayvasovsky National Art Gallery, Feodosiya

Evening mood at the Bay of Naples, 1888. Artist: Achenbach, Oswald (1827-1905)
Evening mood at the Bay of Naples, 1888. From a private collection

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"Vesuvius: A Timeless Icon of Italy's Bay of Naples" Step back in time to the 1800s, where the label "Sorrento Hotel" evokes images of grandeur and elegance amidst the stunning backdrop of Mount Vesuvius. This majestic volcano has long been a symbol of power and destruction, forever etched in history. The ruins of Pompeii stand as a haunting reminder of Vesuvius' wrath. One sheet poster artwork for "Up Pompeii" (1971) captures the allure and intrigue surrounding this ancient city frozen in time. The UK quad artwork further immerses us into its captivating narrative. From the ruins themselves, we witness an awe-inspiring sight - Mount Vesuvius towering over Pompeii. Its presence is both breathtaking and ominous, reminding us that nature can be both beautiful and deadly. Naples, with its enchanting cityscape featuring Certosa di San Martino alongside Vesuvius, offers a unique perspective on this natural wonder. It serves as a constant reminder to cherish life's fleeting moments against such powerful forces. In Roman times, residents gazed upon Vesuvius from their Forum buildings - unaware that it would one day seal their fate. The death of Elder Pliny during the eruption remains etched in our collective memory as a testament to human vulnerability before nature's might. As we explore Napoli and gaze out towards the Bay of Naples from afar, our eyes are drawn once again to Mount Vesuvius dominating the horizon. Its presence is undeniable; it shapes not only landscapes but also cultures and histories that have unfolded around it. Today, these ancient ruins hold UNESCO World Heritage Site status - preserving Pompeii's legacy for generations to come. Located within Campania province near Naples in Italy, they serve as reminders not only of past civilizations but also humanity's resilience in rebuilding after tragedy strikes. Vesuvius stands tall, a timeless icon that continues to captivate our imagination.