'Vesuvius erupting' mb-code LMG394629 showing the new common sewer

showing the new common sewer under construction

Charles Gassiot

Interior view of the Transfer Offices at the Bank of England

Bird's-eye view of Furnival's Inn

'Vesuvius erupting' mb-code LMG394629 showing the new common sewerStudy 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