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Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Vaso Anzio di Marmo press S.E. il Sig. Schowvaloff-Etching by G.B. Piranesi-1778

1778

About the Item

Artist proof, printed on contemporary filigree paper, large margins, representing an antique marble vase , whose details are described in the ending note . The piece is dedicated to “Milord Marchese di Carmarthen Amatore di Belle Artii” .   Not signed. In very good condition.  Lightly browned with normal foxing, and some tiny marks, very tiny stains on the lower left margin. Includes a contemporary Wooden frame. Giovanni Battista Piranesi Undoubtedly Piranesi was one of the most important engravers in 18th century even if he was well-known as an architect and an archaeologist: the greatest engraver in the period from Rembrandt a Goya. The generations after him have continued to imagine the Ancient Rome as the artist has portrayed his magnificent in "Vedute". References:   L. FICACCI, Piranesi, The Complete Etching s, Taschen, Roma, 2000, p.607. A.A.V.V., Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Architetture, fantasie e grotteschi, Antichità Romane , Catalogo 24, Antiquarius, Roma, 2004, p. 72
  • Creator:
    Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778, Italian)
  • Creation Year:
    1778
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.89 in (81 cm)Width: 22.84 in (58 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
    1770-1779
  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: T-1521321stDibs: LU650315561852

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