Colonna Antonina (Column of Marcus Aurelius) 1758
giovannibattistapiranesi
minneapolisinstituteofart
print, etching
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pencil drawn
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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ink painting
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etching
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pencil sketch
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etching
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charcoal drawing
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charcoal art
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watercolour illustration
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italy
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watercolor
Giovanni Battista Piranesi's etching, *Colonna Antonina*, depicts the Column of Marcus Aurelius in Rome. Piranesi, renowned for his architectural engravings, captures the monument's imposing presence, showcasing the intricately detailed column and the surrounding cityscape. This print, created in 1758, offers a glimpse into 18th-century Rome, emphasizing the grandeur of ancient Roman architecture and its enduring influence on the city's landscape.
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