Obelisco Egizio (Egyptian Obelisk) - Etching by G. B. Piranesi 1759

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Obelisco egizio (the egyptian obelisk in the piazza di s. Giovanni), erected by pope sixtus v, is a wonderful black … Read more Obelisco egizio (the egyptian obelisk in the piazza di s. Giovanni), erected by pope sixtus v, is a wonderful black and white etching on fine laid and watermarked paper (with a lily inside a double circle, watermark n. 3 according to hind) realized by giovanni battista piranesi. Signed on plate on the lower right margin ''piranesi architetto fec.'' and with the address and price at lower left. Hind 53, second state of five. A lifetime roman impression, before the paris editions. Excellent condition, with central fold, as issued, visible only on the left margin. From one of the most important series of etchings by g.b. Piranesi, views of rome drawn and etched by giambattista piranesi, venetian architect (1753), this wonderful specimen with a lifetime impression represents an egyptian obelisk erected by pope sixtus v. This artwork has wide margins and a detailed caption (on plate) describing the monument. Views of rome executed over the course of piranesi's long career, from the second half of the 1740s until his death, views of rome was printed and sold as individual sheets or in collections that gradually enlarged as his production progressed, and it occasionally included other print series as well. A posthumous edition, bearing the same title, consists of 135 prints engraved in 1778 plus 2 title pages. The additions consisted of pianta di roma e del campo marzio and 2 plates made by his son, francesco piranesi. Background: in 1740, giovanni battista piranesi arrived in rome for the first time and was left speechless by the eternal city’s outstanding beauty. He did apprenticeships with valeriani’s and then with giuseppe vasi’s workshops. The sicilian engraver and vedutist giuseppe vasi taught piranesi the etching technique, transferring his passion for graphic art to the venetian old master. Reference: a. Hind, giovanni battista piranesi, a critical study, holland press, london, 1922, n. 53; l. Ficacci, piranesi, the complete etching, taschen, p. 703, n. 902. This artwork is shipped from italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in italy created over 70 years ago by an artist who has died requires a licence for export regardless of the work’s market price. The shipping may require additional handling days to require the licence according to the final destination of the artwork. This piece has an attribution mark,
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