Figure 2, Page 30
Print
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 Forum of Nerva. The engraving shows the facade of a building, with two columns protruding. The ruined quality is emphasized by the plants growing our of the top of the building. The rest of the street this building is on is shown in the background, with people walking on the street. The letters A-B provide a key, which is explained in Italian at the bottom of the engraving.
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| Title | Figure 2, Page 30 (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving, paper |
| Brief description | 'Figure 2, Page 30,' 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 Forum of Nerva. The engraving shows the facade of a building, with two columns protruding. The ruined quality is emphasized by the plants growing our of the top of the building. The rest of the street this building is on is shown in the background, with people walking on the street. The letters A-B provide a key, which is explained in Italian at the bottom of the engraving. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Veduta di altri avanzi del predetto Foro di Nerva detti le Colonnacce. A. Pareti e pilastrelli di peperini, ch'erano investiti di marmi. B. Buchi ne'pilastrelli, ov'erano impiombati i perni che reggevano gli ornamenti di bronzo. (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.4011-1908 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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