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POMPEII IN COLOR In one villa, the so-called House of the Painters at Work, researchers found that the home was in the midst of renovations when Vesuvius erupted. Inside the house, a half-finished fresco was found, surrounded by bowls of pigments and plaster, tools, and scaffolding, leading to a greater understanding of the painting technique and appreciation for the many frescoes that were preserved. See Ancient, Stunningly Well-Preserved Frescoes From Pompeii, Now on View at New York University | artnet