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A Corner of the Forum Romanum by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

A Corner of the Forum Romanum by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Jan Johnson Old Master Modern Prints

Etching

1770

Edition Size: Unknown

Sheet Size: 37.5 x 59.4 cm

Unsigned

Condition: Good

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A corner of the Forum Romanum, with the Temple of Castor and Pollux, and S. Maria Liberatrice in foreground left, S. Teodoro in the middle distance, and Monte Aventino in the distance, from Vedute di Roma.

Etching. Hind 41, first state of seven. Very rare in this state

A fine impression with wide margins. Remains of an old guard with slight associated glue on verso, overall a very fresh impression. 375 x 594mm.

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Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Giovanni Battista Piranesi was an Italian Classical archaeologist, architect, and artist, famous for his etchings of Rome and of fictitious and atmospheric “prisons”.

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