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Fabris, Pietro, active 1756-1784.

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  • Lava, scoriae and vitrified matter found after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius on 8 August 1779. Coloured etching by Pietro Fabris, 1779.
  • The outside of part of the cone of Solfatara showing lavas of different tints (yellow and grey). Coloured etching by Pietro Fabris, 1776.
  • The Pisciarelli (a hot spring) issuing from the cone of the Solfatara, and a man bathing in the hot waters. Coloured etching by Pietro Fabris, 1776.
  • Polished schists of marble and other mixed stones from Mount Vesuvius. Coloured etching by Pietro Fabris, 1776.
  • Mount Vesuvius emitting a column of smoke after its eruption on 8 August 1779. Coloured etching by Pietro Fabris, 1779.

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    Felicura (Filicudi), one of the Lipari islands. Coloured etching by Pietro Fabris, 1776.

    Fabris, Pietro, active 1756-1784. | Date: [1776] | Reference: 43749i
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    Mount Vesuvius in eruption, 8 August 1779. Coloured etching by Pietro Fabris, 1779.

    Fabris, Pietro, active 1756-1784. | Date: [1779] | Reference: 43751i
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    A current of lava emerging from Mount Vesuvius, 1777. Coloured etching by Pietro Fabris, 1779.

    Fabris, Pietro, active 1756-1784. | Date: [1779] | Reference: 43753i
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    The city and bay of Naples from the land. Coloured etching by Pietro Fabris, 1776.

    Fabris, Pietro, active 1756-1784. | Date: [1776] | Reference: 43624i
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    The cone of Mount Vesuvius smoking before the eruption of 8 August 1779. Coloured etching by Pietro Fabris, 1779.

    Fabris, Pietro, active 1756-1784. | Date: [1779] | Reference: 43755i

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