The Forum, Pompeii, with Vesuvius in the Distance

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The Forum, Pompeii, with Vesuvius in the Distance

The Forum, Pompeii, with Vesuvius in the Distance; Christen Schjellerup Kobke, Danish, 1810 - 1848; 1841; Oil on canvas; Unframed: 70.8 x 87.9 cm (27 7/8 x 34 5/8 in.), Framed: 83.2 x 101.3 x 4.8 cm (32 3/4 x 39 7/8 x 1 7/8 in.)

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Media ID 12655965

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1810 1841 1848 Danish Distance Forum Pompeii Vesuvius Christen Kobke

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This print showcases "The Forum, Pompeii, with Vesuvius in the Distance" a masterpiece by Danish artist Christen Schjellerup Kobke. Painted in 1841 using oil on canvas, this artwork measures 70.8 x 87.9 cm (27 7/8 x 34 5/8 in. ) without a frame and is framed at dimensions of 83.2 x 101.3 x 4.8 cm (32 3/4 x 39 7/8 x 1 7/8 in. ). Kobke's painting transports us to ancient Pompeii, capturing the essence of its historic forum against the backdrop of Mount Vesuvius looming majestically in the distance. The artist skillfully portrays the architectural grandeur and timeless beauty of this Roman city frozen in time. The composition draws our attention to the ruins of Pompeii's forum, once a bustling center for political, social, and commercial activities during its heyday before being buried under volcanic ash from Vesuvius' catastrophic eruption in AD79. Kobke's meticulous brushwork brings life to each crumbling column and weathered stone as they stand resilient amidst nature's forces. The play between light and shadow adds depth and drama to this evocative scene. "The Forum, Pompeii" serves as both an artistic tribute to antiquity and a reminder of the fragility of human existence when faced with natural disasters like volcanoes erupting from

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