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Rococo
The Eruption of Vesuvius
by Pierre-Jacques Volaire, 1771
The Eruption of Vesuvius (1771) is a landscape painting by Pierre-Jacques Volaire, one of the masters of Rococo. The original hangs in the Art Institute of Chicago.
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- Free insured shippingPainted in 2–3 weeks
- Ships the same dayit's finished
- 100% hand-paintedReal oil on canvas
- 90-day guaranteeRepaint or refund
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Size guide
| Size | Centimetres | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20" | 40 × 50 cm | Desks, hallways, gallery walls |
| 24 × 30" | 60 × 75 cm | Bedrooms, above a dresser |
| 30 × 40" | 75 × 100 cm | Living rooms, above a sofa |
| 36 × 48" | 90 × 120 cm | Statement wall, large spaces |
| 48 × 60" | 120 × 150 cm |
Sizes follow the painting's proportions. Need something else? Custom sizes are available — just add a note at checkout.
- Artist
- Pierre-Jacques Volaire
- Year
- 1771
- Movement
- Rococo
- Original
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
The Eruption of Vesuvius by Pierre-Jacques Volaire (1771) depicts Mount Vesuvius. The original hangs in the Art Institute of Chicago.
Your ArtLogia The Eruption of Vesuvius is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Rococo. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: Pierre-Jacques Volaire (1728–1799) was a French painter associated with the Rococo. Works by Pierre-Jacques Volaire hang in collections such as the Art Institute of Chicago and the .
When your painting is finished, we ship it the same day and email you the tracking details. Choose rolled canvas, stretched and ready to hang, or a hand-finished frame.
The artist
Pierre-Jacques Volaire (1728–1799)
Pierre-Jacques Volaire (1728–1799) was a French painter associated with the Rococo. Works by Pierre-Jacques Volaire hang in collections such as the Art Institute of Chicago and the .
More by Pierre-Jacques VolaireQuestions
Is this The Eruption of Vesuvius reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your The Eruption of Vesuvius is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original The Eruption of Vesuvius?
The original by Pierre-Jacques Volaire (1771) is in the Art Institute of Chicago. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 48 × 60", or any custom size.
How long will my painting take to arrive?
Painting takes 2–3 weeks. We ship it the same day it is finished, and free tracked shipping takes 5–8 business days.
Can I return it?
Yes. Every painting is covered by our 90-day happiness guarantee: we repaint it or refund you.
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