A Sue Eccellenza il Signor Henry Hope - Gruppo di Cariatidi - 1778 1778

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Group of Caryatids with the dedication to Henry Hope Artist proof, printed on contemporary laid paper, wide margins, representing a … Read more Group of Caryatids with the dedication to Henry Hope Artist proof, printed on contemporary laid paper, wide margins, representing a “group of caryatids” found in Vigna Strozzi'', Rome. Beautiful Etching with good contrasts and sharp details. Previous edition than the one shown in Ficacci’s catalogue with a dedication to Henry Hope. Very good condition, lightly worn paper, normal folds, right margin lightly damaged and little holes in left margin due to the binding of the volume “Vases and Candelabras”. 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 Etchings, Taschen, p.629, fig. 800; A.A.V.V., Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Architetture, fantasie e grotteschi, Antichità Romane, Catalogo 24, Antiquarius, Roma, 2004, p. 7 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. See less