Volcanoes in art
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
West crater of Kaluea Pele from the Black Ledge, 1840
Item — Box RF-65-A, item: Art Survey no. 432
Identifier: 100200394
Scope and Contents
Depicts the interior of the Kilauea Volcano crater, with burning lava and smoke, with three men standing on dried lava rock. In gilt wood frame with linen matte, 38 x 47 cm.
Painting signed "T.R.P." and dated 1841 at lower right; based on a sketch made Nov. 22, 1840.
On verso of painting: 178, West crater of 'Kaluea Pele' from the 'Black Ledge.' TR Peale November 22, 1840. A176.5/12. On verso of frame: "P5."
Dates:
1840
