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Pierre-Jacques Volaire

Pierre-Jacques Volaire (1729 - 1799) was active/lived in France, Italy.  Pierre Jacques Volaire is known for Erupting volcano image paintings.

After Rome and Venice, Naples had always been a favorite stop on the itinerary of every European Grand Tourist, beloved for its scenic countryside and the sun-drenched beauty of its celebrated bay. But by the mid-18th century, the newly unearthed archeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum and the dramatic increase in volcanic eruptions at Mount Vesuvius made Naples a must-see destination for cultured and wealthy travelers.

Vesuvius had erupted many times since the initial explosion devastated Pompeii and Herculaneum in 79 AD; however, the year 1750 marked the beginning of a renewed era of regular volcanic activity after a long period of relative calm. The public imagination was captivated by the violence of these remarkable eruptions and demand for visual representations of the volcano ensued, initially among scientists, explorers and fledgling volcanologists. The eruptions were interpreted as having philosophical dimensions as well as scientific and aesthetic ramifications,   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 5183 characters.]  Artist bio

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