DESCRIPTION: Hand colored engraving depicting the eruption of Mount Vesuvius near Naples, Italy more than a century earlier. From the April 1750 edition of Gentleman's Magazine. Features depicted include the catastrophic explosion of Vesuvius, the Torre del Greco (Greek Tower) covered with ashes, two barges on which several people saved themselves, and the bridge "la Nunciato".This matches the style and form of Roy Kemp, a known photographer active in New Orleans during the mid-20th century. Kemp specialized in nightclub and glamour photography, producing promotional shots for performers at venues like the 500 Club, Sho-Bar, and other Bourbon Street establishments.
Kemp was one of a small number of photographers who documented the burlesque and cabaret scenes in New Orleans.
His work often appeared uncredited in postcard sets, handbills, and matchbooks from clubs on Bourbon Street.
His signature typically appears in the lower corner of images, either in stylized cursive or block letters.
PUBLICATION DATE: 1750
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: Italy
BODY OF WATER:
CONDITION: Good
On chain-laid paper with good margins. No flaws.
COLORING: Modern hand-color.
ENGRAVER: Unknown
SIZE: 8
" x
6 "
ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 50
PRICE: $225
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