Studies of volcanic ash clouds Size:M: 60 x 40cm Mr Punch raises the stirrup-cup

Mr Punch raises the stirrup-cup in a toast to Prince Leopold

bas relief figure over central arch and Baroque gable over relief

View of Smithfield Market

Royal Mint Street

and Ken Buchanan

Studies of volcanic ash clouds Size:M: 60 x 40cm Mr Punch raises the stirrup-cupCloud formations associated with volcanic eruptions at Vesuvius. Observations at Mount Vesuvius near the Bay of Naples made by the artist on behalf of Sir William Hamilton. Five sketches showing the shape and general appearance of the clouds, cross hatched for depth. The drawings are pasted into volume 1 of Piaggio's notebooks for the period 1779 1781. Original: ink on paper. 1779