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Copper Plate Engravings by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

About the Item

G. B. Piranesi, in his fifties, was interested in archaeology and studied in Southern Italy where he produced drawings of Greek architecture. Medium: Etching on laid paper. Year: circa 1770. Signature: Signed in lower right - Cav. Piranesi F. Condition: Faintly toned, light foxing Custom frames with 22-karat gold gilding. Glazed in UV protective conservation clear glass.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Roman (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Engraved
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1770
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU98992426442

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