Black and white depiction of volcanic eruption. Volcano centered, erupting with large cloud of smoke and ash. Dark mountain with steep sides, lit up at top by eruption. Water in foreground, with small boat and people on shore. City on left side of image, with buildings and boats in harbor. Moon visible in dark sky on right side. Text at bottom reads "ERUPTION OF MOUNT VESUVIUS IN 1769". Image has aged appearance with stained border.
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