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Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Ruins of Ancient Buildingscirca 1743

On view:
Geffen Galleries, Mediterranean Crossings
Etching on cream paper depicting collapsed ancient Roman ruins with two small figures on a ledge, cascading water, scattered stone fragments, and dense cross-hatched shading
Artist or Maker
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Italy, Mogliano, 1720-1778
Title
Ruins of Ancient Buildings
Place Made
Italy
Date Made
circa 1743
Medium
Etching with engraving and drypoint
Dimensions
Sheet: 18 × 13 3/4 in. (45.72 × 34.93 cm) Image: 14 1/2 × 9 1/2 in. (36.83 × 24.13 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Patricia and Michael Forman
Accession Number
AC1995.54.1.7
Classification
Prints
Collecting Area
Prints and Drawings