Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Vaso Anzio di Marmo press S.E. il Sig. Schowvaloff, Etching, 1778

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Artist proof, printed on contemporary filigree paper, large margins, representing an antique marble vase , whose details are described in … Read more Artist proof, printed on contemporary filigree paper, large margins, representing an antique marble vase , whose details are described in the ending note . The piece is dedicated to “milord marchese di carmarthen amatore di belle artii” . Not signed. In very good condition. Lightly browned with normal foxing, and some tiny marks, very tiny stains on the lower left margin. Includes a contemporary wooden frame. Giovanni battista piranesi undoubtedly piranesi was one of the most important engravers in 18th century even if he was well-known as an architect and an archaeologist: the greatest engraver in the period from rembrandt a goya. The generations after him have continued to imagine the ancient rome as the artist has portrayed his magnificent in "vedute". References: l. Ficacci, piranesi, the complete etching s, taschen, roma, 2000, p.607. A.a.v.v., giovanni battista piranesi, architetture, fantasie e grotteschi, antichità romane , catalogo 24, antiquarius, roma, 2004, p. 72 this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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