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Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian, 1720-1778)
Available Work
Fascinated by the historic grandeur of the monuments of ancient and modern (18th century) Rome, Piranesi spent a lifetime recording the images of Roman remains. An architect by trade, though never accomplished in the profession, and passionate about archeology, Piranesi combined his interests with his creative energy to produce a large body of detailed etchings illustrating the imposing structures of Roman grandeur. Piranesi returned again and again to popular views of Rome to reinterpret scenes from varying angles, lights, and perspectives. Piranesi’s etchings were popular and important souvenirs of Rome for European visitors making the Grand Tour of Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Views of Rome
The So-Called Villa of Maecenas at Tivoli, Interior
Etching from Views of Rome, 1764. Signed in the plate. References: Hind 73ii/iv, Ficacci 769. First Paris edition (before addition of numbers). Centerfold and pinholes for stretching along left margin edge as issued. Soft creases in outer margins, previous hinge top verso.
18-3/4 x 24-3/4 inches.
[30036c]
$1500
The Arch of Septimius Severus
Etching. For series Views of Rome. Hind 99 i/iii. Small margins. Fleur de lis in double oval watermark.
18-5/8 x 27-7/8 inches.
[29454c]
$2800
The Porta Maggiore, originally an Achway of the Aqua Claudia and the Anio Novus
Etching. For series Views of Rome. Hind 119 i/iii. Small margins, trimmed to plate mark at top and bottom.
19-1/8 x 27-5/8 inches.
[29453c]
$2500
Perspective of Arches with a Smoking Fire
Plate VI for Carceri (Prisons), 1750. This impression c. 1830s. Etching, engraving, sulphur tint or open bite, burnishing. Reference: F. 29, H. 6, R. 32 vii/vii.
21-3/8 x 15-3/4 inches.
[29885c]
SOLD
View of the Piazza di Monte Cavallo
Etching for Views of Rome, 1773. References: Hind 103 i/iv, F. 732, W-E 223, C. 709. First state, impression before numbers. Centerfold as issued.
18-5/8 x 27-7/8 inches.
[24163]
SOLD
Interior view of the so-called Tempio della Tosse
Etching. For series Views of Rome. References: W-E 203, F 775; C 803; H 70i/iii.
24-3/4 x 18-1/4 inches.
[24162]
$1800
View of the Temple of the Camenae...
Etching. For series Views of Rome. References: W-E 239, F 827; C 746; H 106i/iv.
18-3/4 x 28-1/8 inches.
[23922]
$1600
Interior view of the Basilica of St. John Latern...
Etching. For series Views of Rome. References: W-E 221, F 726; C 697; H 88ii/v.
17-1/8 x 27 inches.
[23931]
SOLD
Vasi, Candelabri, cippi, tripodi, lucerne, ed ornamenti antichi disegnati
Al Signor Thomasso Moore Slade Cavaliere Inglese Seguace, ed Amatore delle Belle Arti
Etching, 1778. For series Vasi, Candelabri.... Small margins. Ficacci #771.
27-7/8 x 14 inches.
[29455c]
$850
Marble altar in the form of a tripod vase...
Etching. For series Vasi, Candelabri.... References: W-E 916, F 629; C 537.
20-3/4 x 15-1/4 inches.
[23942]
$700
Candelabro Prominiente de Palazzo Salviati
Plate 107 for Vasi, Candelabri..., 1778. Etching. References: Ficacci 847, Focillon 715, Witton-Ely 1002. Centerfold as issued. One small spot of foxing in image.
25-1/2 x 16 inches.
[27757c]
$1100
Altra Veduta in Prospetti Va Dell’altro Candelabro Antico...
Plate 108 for Vasi, Candelabri..., 1778. Etching. References: Ficacci 848, Focillon 716, Witton-Ely 1003. Centerfold as issued.
25-1/2 x 16 inches.
[27758c]
$1100
