Studies of volcanic ash clouds Size:M: 60 x 40cm ' Taylor wanted to focus

' Taylor wanted to focus on her marriage rather than her career

View of Smithfield Market

and Ken Buchanan

'The Violinist'

Mr Punch raises the stirrup-cup in a toast to Prince Leopold

Studies of volcanic ash clouds Size:M: 60 x 40cm ' Taylor wanted to focusCloud formations associated with volcanic eruptions at Vesuvius. Observations at Mount Vesuvius near the Bay of Naples made by the artist on behalf of Sir William Hamilton. Five sketches showing the shape and general appearance of the clouds, cross hatched for depth. The drawings are pasted into volume 1 of Piaggio's notebooks for the period 1779 1781. Original: ink on paper. 1779