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What is Giovanni Battista Piranesi famous for?
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Giovanni Battista Piranesi is famous for his work spanning many different fields. After a slow start, he eventually achieved great success as an architect, archaeologist, artist, designer, collector and antiquities dealer. His mission was to glorify the architecture of ancient Rome through his engravings and etchings. His highly dramatized prints often depict imaginary interiors and frequently include figures in mysterious activities who are dwarfed by the magnitude of their monumental surroundings. Piranesi's style greatly influenced the neoclassical art movement of the late 18th century. Explore a collection of Giovanni Battista Piranesi art on 1stDibs.
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Italian Contemporary Hand Coloured Red Blue Roman Vase Print G.B Piranesi 1 of 2
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Large Roman marble vase printed on a hand press on 100% cotton engraving paper.
Completely handpainted with a cream wash, pompeian red and blue highlights and details.
Light brown ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Prints
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Paper
Copper Plate Engravings by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of etchings of views of a Greek ceremonial klismos chair.
In his fifties, G.B. Piranesi was interested in archaeology and studied in Southern Ita...
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Antique 1770s Italian Neoclassical Drawings
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Wood, Paper
$7,000 Sale Price / set
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Neoclassical Etching of a Roman Candelabrum by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Stamford, CT
Neoclassical Etching of three ancient Roman urn on pedestal, two oil lamps and a vase by Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778) originally publis...
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Prints
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Paper
Neoclassical Etching of Roman Candelabra by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Stamford, CT
Neoclassical Etching of three ancient Roman candelabra by Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778) originally published in 1778 as Vasi, candelabri...
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Prints
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Paper
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian, 1720–1778), Engraving of an Urn
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Downingtown, PA
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian, 1720–1778)
Engraving of an Urn
Rome, circa 1768–1778
Etching on paper
Dimensions: 35 × 29 1/8 × 1 1/2 in.
Executed and published in Rome during...
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Prints
Materials
Paper
Early Giovanni Battista Piranesi Castel Sant'Angelo Veduti Di Roma Wall Decor
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Early Giovanni Battista Piranesi Castel Sant'Angelo Veduti Di Roma Wall Decor . Large 18th Century Etching / Engraving Of The Ruins Of Rome An Early Print Of Castle Saint Angelo By G...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Prints
Materials
Paper, Wood
