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Giovanni Battista Piranesi The Well, Carcere XIII - Etching by G.B.Piranesi - 1750s1750s
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Giovanni Battista Piranesi, The Well, Carcere XIII , from “ Images of Prisons”, Buchard , Rome, 1749-50
Etching on laid paper. Signed on plate “ Piranesi F.” lower-right. Very good condition, except a normal central fold and some burnishings beyond the margin line.
Image Dimensions: cm 40 x 54.5. Dim: cm 48.8x 54.5
Wonderful etching, thirteenth plate from “ Fanciful Images of Prisons, etchings published by Giovani Buzard in Rome, conducting business on the Corso ”.
Very Precious and Rare Specimen of First State/III.
Image of Prisons, better known as “ Carceri d’invenzione ”is a masterpiece in composition of space, that will influence the future generation of Romantics, Surrealists and artists like Escher.
Ref : Hind 13; Robinon 39; L. Ficacci, Piranesi, The complete Etchings, Taschen, pag.149, fig.n. 122;
- Creator:Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778, Italian)
- Creation Year:1750s
- Dimensions:Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 21.46 in (54.5 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
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- Period:1750-1759
- Framing:Framing Options Available
- Condition:Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
- Gallery Location:Roma, IT
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Giovanni Battista Piranesi
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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