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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

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The engraving has not been examined outside the frame

Veduta paesaggistica del porto dell'isola di Ponza. La scena mostra la geologia locale causata dall'azione vulcanica, in particolare le colate laviche solidificate, osservate dalla feluca di Sir William Hamilton (1731-1803). Il gruppo comprende Hamilton che dirige l'artista e operai con martelli che prelevano campioni di roccia (in basso a sinistra).

Rara acquaforte in cornice 

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L’ incisione non è stata esaminata fuori dalla cornice 


Italy - Lazio // Ponza island; William Hamilton (1731-1803). - View of part of the inside of the Harbour of the Island of Ponza - 1781-1800

Some particulars of the present state of Mount Vesuvius; with the account of a journey into the

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Rare framed aquaforte by William Hamilton (1731-1803) titled View of part of the inside of the Harbour of the Island of Ponza, Italy, Lazio, Ponza Island, measuring 125 × 210 mm and in good condition with non‑coloured plate and notes of Vesuvius; engraving not examined outside the frame.

Italy - Lazio // Ponza island; William Hamilton (1731-1803). - View of part of the inside of the Harbour of the Island of Ponza - 1781-1800

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Rare framed aquaforte by William Hamilton (1731-1803) titled View of part of the inside of the Harbour of the Island of Ponza, Italy, Lazio, Ponza Island, measuring 125 × 210 mm and in good condition with non‑coloured plate and notes of Vesuvius; engraving not examined outside the frame.

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