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Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Ancient Tomb with Obelisks Surrounded by Sepulchral Urnscirca 1743

On view: David Geffen GalleriesMediterranean Crossings
Engraving of a massive ancient Roman mausoleum with a cylindrical domed drum above a colonnaded base, flanked by obelisk monuments, with small figures on steps below

Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Ancient Tomb with Obelisks Surrounded by Sepulchral Urns, circa 1743, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Purchased with funds provided by Patricia and Michael Forman, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Italy, Mogliano, 1720-1778
Title
Ancient Tomb with Obelisks Surrounded by Sepulchral Urns
Place Made
Italy
Date Made
circa 1743
Medium
Etching with engraving and drypoint
Dimensions
Sheet: 18 × 13 1/2 in. (45.72 × 34.29 cm) Image: 14 × 9 7/8 in. (35.56 × 25.08 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Patricia and Michael Forman
Accession Number
AC1995.54.1.4
Classification
Prints
Collecting Area
Prints and Drawings