{"product_id":"piranesi03-004","title":"Ustrino sulla Via Appia","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eGiovanni Battista Piranesi\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eLe Antichita Romane\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003ec1780\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eFolio Etching\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003e~ 14\" by 21\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  Occasionally the lines from the engraving will create a color effect in the pictures, there is no color to the plates.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis outstanding folio etching is from Giovanni Battista Piranesi's \u003cem\u003eLe Antichita Romane\u003c\/em\u003e. The work was published in Rome by Stamperia Salomoni circa 1780.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe work depicted archaeological sites, sepulchral monuments, reconstructions of engineering feats, ancient bridges, baths and other structures. Piranesi's etchings exhibit remarkable technical skill, historic accuracy, and artistic vision.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778) is known as one of the most famous architectural artists of all times. Born in Venice and later settled in Rome, the young Piranesi first aspired to be an architect. After having little luck in his studied field, he turned instead to the art of architecture. His work masterfully used light and space to create depth and detail in his exceptional work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePiranesi noted, \"When I saw in Rome how most of the remains of ancient buildings lay scattered through gardens and ploughed fields where they dwindled day by day … I resolved to preserve them by means of engravings. I have therefore drawn these ruins with all possible exquisiteness.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"No other author before or since was capable of visions of grandeur that could so excite and inspire the enthusiast.\" (Scott, Piranesi, 1975, p.127). \u003cem\u003eLe Antichita Romane\u003c\/em\u003e cemented Piranesi's reputation as \"the foremost artistic proponent of Roman architecture\" (Robison, Piranesi, 1986, p.11\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Marcel Bernard, architect in Montpellier\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43765809807434,"sku":"piranesi03-004","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/piranesi03-004.jpg?v=1782932456","url":"https:\/\/trilliumrareprints.com\/products\/piranesi03-004","provider":"Trillium Rare Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}