ITALY -- (VIEW ON MOUNT VESUVIUS and the Bay of Naples). (c. 1860). Lithogr. w. heavy gouache colouring. 425 x 620 mm. Hinged on cardboard. (W. sm. marg. tear, minor chip to upper right corner and sm. central damp stain, sl. age-toned).
A striking lithograph depicting the Bay of Naples with Mount Vesuvius rising prominently in the background, executed in a charming, somewhat naïve style. At centre stands the lighthouse of Naples harbour, surrounded by numerous sailing vessels and steamships, several flying Greek flags.€ 200