Eruption of Mount Etna at Night (c. 1820) - Romantic Era Aquatint Print (Unframed)

Witness the terrifying and magnificent power of nature with this dramatic 19th-century aquatint print. Based on an original work by Alessandro d'Anna and masterfully engraved by F. Weber, this piece captures the spectacular eruption of Sicily's Mount Etna at night. It is a quintessential work of the Romantic era, perfectly embodying the concept of the "sublime"—the thrilling mix of awe and terror felt in the face of nature's immense power.

A Spectacle of the Sublime: The image powerfully contrasts the tiny human figures in the boat with the colossal, fiery volcano, emphasizing the grandeur and danger of the natural world.

Masterful Aquatint Technique: The aquatint process, which creates rich tonal areas, is used brilliantly here to render the deep black of the night sky and the fiery, glowing lava flowing into the sea.

A Souvenir of the Grand Tour: This print represents a popular genre of art created for wealthy 18th and 19th-century "Grand Tour" travelers, who considered witnessing a volcanic eruption to be the ultimate adventure.

Historic Artistic Collaboration: This work combines the on-the-scene artistry of painter A. d'Anna with the technical skill of printmaker F. Weber, who translated the original painting into this stunning print for a wider audience.

Perfect For: A study, library, or living room with a classic, historical, or "dark academia" theme. It is an exceptional gift for lovers of Romantic art, history, geology, and dramatic landscapes.

Did You Know? Mount Etna is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. During the 18th and 19th centuries, its frequent eruptions were major tourist events. Artists would rush to the scene to sketch the spectacle, selling the resulting paintings and prints to adventurous travelers eager for a dramatic memento of their journey.

Product Specifications:

• Art Style: Romanticism, Aquatint
• Subject: Volcano, Mount Etna, Landscape, Seascape, The Sublime
• Color Palette: Hand-colored (Orange, Red, Yellow) or Monochrome (Black, Grey)
• Mood: Dramatic, Awe-Inspiring, Sublime, Terrifying, Powerful
• Era: 19th Century (c. 1820)
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years
Other compliance information: Meets the small parts and magnetic flux index level requirements.

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