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Giovanni Battista Piranesi"Avanzi di un Antico Sepulc
ro" Piranesi Etching of Ancient Roman Architecture1750
1750
Price:$3,775
$4,775List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778, Italian)
- Creation Year:1750
- Dimensions:Height: 38.5 in (97.79 cm)Width: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Alamo, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: #15271stDibs: LU117324330322
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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