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Giovanni Battista Piranesi More Prints

Italian, 1720-1778
Piranesi was born in Venice in 1720 and died in Rome in 1778. He was the son of a stone mason and was trained as an architect. 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. His dramatic scenes inspired generations of set designers, as well as artists, architects and writers. His prints have continued to increase in value to institutions and collectors.
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Artist: Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Veduta in Prospettiva della gran Fontana dell'Acqua Vergine detta di Trevi
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in New York, NY
Etching, 1773. From the Vedute di Roma. Framed dimensions 25.5 x 34.5 inches.
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Veduta Della Gran Curia Innocenziana from Vedute di Roma, 1752
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in San Francisco, CA
This exceptional mid-18th century etching by Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) Piranesi (b. 1720-1778) is titled “Veduta della Gran Curia Innocenziana” (“View of the Palazzo di Montecitorio”). It is from Piranesi’s Vedute di Roma...
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(Large!) UNA DELLE QUATTRO FIGURE RAPPRESENTANTI QUATTRO VITTORIE
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GIOVANNI BATTISTA PIRANESI (1710-1778) UNA DELLE QUATTRO FIGURE RAPPRESENTANTI QUATTTRO VITTORIE, (Focillon 330, Wilton-Ely 463) 1750-1756 Etching, Plate 48 from “Le Antichita Romane“ vol. 3. Engraved by Jean Barbault...
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Veduta del Campidoglio di fianco
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
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Etching. Signed in the plate lower right. From the fourth state, of six, a late 18th / early 19th century impression; first Paris edition. From the Vedute di Rome series. Overall...
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Giovanni Piranesi Marble Urns and Vases and Lamps Etching C.1770
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Located in San Francisco, CA
G.B. Piranesi Marble Urns and Vases and Lamps Etching c.1770 Beautiful 18th century etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778) Loose translation of the text: Knight Gio. Bat...
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Pair of 19th-Century Neoclassical Etchings by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
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Enhance your collection with this exquisite pair of 19th-century Neoclassical black and white etchings by the renowned Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi. These highly detaile...
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