18th Century Etching of Ancient Roman Architectural Objects by Giovanni Piranesi, 1778

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A. Tigna Protensa Super Media Epistylia, B. Praecisiones Tigorum Quaqua Versus Extrinsectus Apparentium, C. Opae Extremitates Tigorum Contintes, Fig. I, … more A. Tigna Protensa Super Media Epistylia, B. Praecisiones Tigorum Quaqua Versus Extrinsectus Apparentium, C. Opae Extremitates Tigorum Contintes, Fig. I, plate 88 from "Vasi, Candelabri, Cippi, Sarcofagi, Tripodi, Lucerne, Ed Ornamenti Antichi", (Vases, candelabra, grave stones, sarcophagi, tripods, lamps, and ancient ornaments). This work by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, published in 1778, depicts a column, a frieze and other architectural elements.
The print is presented in an antiqued silver-color wood frame and an off-white and white French mat. The print is in excellent condition. less