| Giovanni Battista Piranesi |
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Think that you may own a painting by Giovanni Battista Piranesi? We authenticate, appraise, research and issue certificates of authenticity (COA) and provide consultations for all paintings by Giovanni Battista Piranesi. |
Four Figures
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| Giovanni Piranesi was an 18th century Italian engraver. Piranesi was the son of a master builder, and studied architecture. He visited Rome in 1740 and became infatuated with the diversity in the architecture of the city. |
Roman Ruins
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Ancient Port
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| Piranesi was taught etching by Giuseppe Vasi and as a result, began to etch landscapes and cityscapes of Rome. These etchings were more than mere views and panoramas of a beautiful city, but were visual echoes of the artists’ great love for monumental Rome. |
Untitled 1780
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Fantasy of a Magnificent Wall Monument 1765
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