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November 27

is here the Messenger of Peace

as Britain and France would be allies in any further conflict with China

'HMS 'The Victory' at Portsmouth'

'Vesuvius erupting' Size:XL: 100 x 70cm November 27Study of a volcanic cloud with periodic falls of ash. An observation of volcanic activity at Vesuvius, made by the artist on behalf of Sir William Hamilton. The drawing shows ejected material drifting away from the volcano, with cloud promontories and ash falling at the base of each. These features are lettered in ink, A E. From volume 1 of Piaggio's notebooks for the period 1779 1781. Original: pencil and ink on paper. 1779

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