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Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Imaginary Appearance of the Ancient Capitolcirca 1743; published 1747

Not on view
Engraving on cream paper depicting a capriccio of ancient Roman monuments, including a circular columned temple, obelisk, triumphal arch, and scattered sculptures in a vast plaza
Artist or Maker
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Italy, Mogliano, 1720-1778
Title
Imaginary Appearance of the Ancient Capitol
Place Made
Italy
Date Made
circa 1743; published 1747
Medium
Etching, engraving, and drypoint
Dimensions
Sheet: 13 5/8 × 18 in. (34.61 × 45.72 cm) Image: 9 1/4 × 14 1/8 in. (23.5 × 35.88 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Patricia and Michael Forman
Accession Number
AC1995.54.1.10
Classification
Prints
Collecting Area
Prints and Drawings