Etching after Giovanni Battista Piranesi "The Temple of Venus"

Item Details

After Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian, 1720 – 1778)
The Temple of Venus, 20th century reproduction
Etching on paper
Unsigned
Marked “From Veduata di Roma / paper watermarked with fleur-de lys. Printed in Roma before address” to gallery label
Includes a gallery label from Bendann Art Galleries to the verso

Piranesi was the son of a Venetian master builder, and studied architecture and stage design. He became enamored with ancient Roman architecture during a visit there in 1740. After studying etching with Giuseppe Vasi from 1740 -1744, he began creating etchings of the Roman architecture and continued the series until his death in 1778. His neoclassical etchings, utilizing bold light and dramatic compositions, became hugely popular with wealthy tourists on their Grand Tour, and were thus circulated throughout Europe becoming very influential.

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Condition

- foxing, crease marks, and warping to ground; surface abrasions to edges of frame; punctures and toning to verso.

Dimensions

- measures frame; plate image measures 21.75" W x 16.0" H.

Item #

18WDC175-024