Figure 1, Page 32
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ca. 1750 (engraved), 1803-1807 (produced)
ca. 1750 (engraved), 1803-1807 (produced)
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Landscape format engraving in black and white of the remains of the Temple of Concord. The engraving is done from a ground level perspective, and depicts the remains of the facade of the temple on a diagonal angle. Underneath the columns is a wall, with a wooden door, clearly visible to the viewer. From the roof of this building a ladder leans against one of the central columns of the temple. Plants grow out of the temple, highlighting its ruined quality. People are at all levels of the engraving, including on the many levels of the ground and on the roof of buildings.
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Title | Figure 1, Page 32 (assigned by artist) |
Materials and techniques | Engraving, paper |
Brief description | 'Figure 1, Page 32,' engraving from Le Antichita Romane di Giambatista Piranesi, Volume 1, Giovanni Piranesi, ca. 1750, volume bound together in Paris by Tessier, 1803-1807. |
Physical description | Landscape format engraving in black and white of the remains of the Temple of Concord. The engraving is done from a ground level perspective, and depicts the remains of the facade of the temple on a diagonal angle. Underneath the columns is a wall, with a wooden door, clearly visible to the viewer. From the roof of this building a ladder leans against one of the central columns of the temple. Plants grow out of the temple, highlighting its ruined quality. People are at all levels of the engraving, including on the many levels of the ground and on the roof of buildings. |
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Marks and inscriptions | (The inscription explains the letters which are dotted about the engraving, highlighting different aspects. ) |
Object history | The collection of volumes was previously owned by Decimus Burton and his bookplate is pasted in the inside cover of this volume. |
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Accession number | E.4014-1908 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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