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The Eruption of Mount Vesuvius: the Craters at Midnight, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The Eruption of Mount Vesuvius: the Craters at Midnight, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Eruption of Mount Vesuvius: the Craters at Midnight, 1862. The volcano...in all its terrible grandeur, from a sketch by Colonel Peard...a black column rose majestically, and was carried off by the wind far over the sea, while forked lightning, as it were, and brilliant lights such as Roman candles, played about the crater...At every shot that was fired by the mountain there rose a cloud of ashes...we could see at intervals showers, nay, storms, of ashes falling like avalanches on land and sea, and still the black gorgeous masses rolled on towards Capri, obscuring the coast which lies opposite to Naples. Thunder and lightning, or the roaring of Vesuvius, and electric lights, were frequent incidents in this awful scene; the latter, shot up from the mouth of the crater to the summit of the dark cone, played about its involutions, and revelled, as it were, in the license of freedom...Towards sunset we marked that effect of colour which is only to be seen in southern latitudes, for then the mass of dark cloud which hung over Vesuvius and the entire bay was lit up with the most delicate roseate tints. Then came on grey eve and darker night, rendered still more so by the electric flashes which continued to dance above Vesuvius'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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The Eruption of Mount Vesuvius: the Craters at Midnight, 1862" is a captivating photographic print that transports us back in time to witness the raw power and terror of one of nature's most magnificent yet destructive displays. The image, although unsigned, is believed to have been inspired by Colonel Peard's sketch of the same event, as described in an article published in the Illustrated London News in 1862. The photograph captures the ominous scene of the erupting volcano, with a towering, black column of ash and smoke rising majestically into the night sky. The crater's fiery glow illuminates the dark landscape, casting an eerie, otherworldly light over the surrounding area. Forked lightning and brilliant lights, reminiscent of Roman candles, dance around the crater, adding an electrifying element to the already chaotic scene. The description from the Illustrated London News paints a vivid picture of the eruption's intensity. With every shot fired by the mountain, a cloud of ashes rose, obscuring the coast opposite Naples. The scene was further enhanced by the thunder and lightning, or the roaring of Vesuvius, adding to the cacophony of sounds that filled the air. As the sun began to set, the mass of dark cloud that hung over Vesuvius and the entire bay was lit up with delicate roseate tints, creating a breathtaking contrast between the fiery eruption and the peaceful, romantic hues of sunset. However, as the night grew darker, the electric flashes continued to dance above the volcano, casting an ominous glow over the scene. This photograph is a testament to the power and beauty of nature, and serves as a reminder of the awe-inspiring yet destructive forces that lie beneath the surface of our planet. Despite the unknown creator, the image remains a captivating and evocative depiction of one of history's most iconic natural disasters.
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