Original antique etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi "Colonna Antonina", 1753

Description: Phenomenal original large size hand colored engraving by famous Venetian architect Giovanni Battista Piranesi "Colonna Antonina" matted and framed in excellent condition. The table shows the Column of Marcus Aurelius on Piazza Colonna in Rome, on the Via del Corso. The print is in good condition, with wide margins, in the first state of seven (Hind 52 I / VII), printed on laid paper with watermark lily in the circle. Engraved in 1758 by Giovanni-Battista Piranesi. Draftsman, printmaker and architect, born in Morano di Mestre October 4, 1720, died in Rome on November 9th 1778. Someone has dubbed the "Rembrandt of architecture." This artist has not only reproduced the ancient ruins of the power of Rome, but it was also one of the most influential archaeologists of his time. It 'been a student of Scalfarotto, the brothers Giuseppe and Domenico Valeriani, was also a student of the Bibiena. And had worked as a teacher Giuseppe Vasi with whom he had a very difficult relationship, it seems that he wanted to kill him because of envy that the jars held him in, for example, she taught him the secrets of not biting enough. It is believed to have worked on the painting even with Tiepolo. His first work was "Le Roman Antiquities" which was followed by numerous works. It has recorded about 2,000 branches, most of them large. Despite a great reputation and a magnificent reputation never enriched for very low prices of his works. He was a member of the Order of Christ and the Society of London Antiques. Framed measures 29 × 23.5 inches, image size 15. 25 by 20.25 inches. Domestic shipping & handling from $12 International shipping $65

Price: 2499.99 USD

Location: Cleveland, Ohio

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