Front and rear view of the same chair depicted in the three preceding etchings by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Front and rear view of the same chair depicted in the three preceding etchings 1769 - 1778

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print, engraving

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aged paper

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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yellowing background

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photo restoration

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print

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light coloured

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old engraving style

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creamy

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golden font

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engraving

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historical font

This etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, created between 1769 and 1778, showcases a front and rear view of the same chair. Piranesi, known for his detailed architectural drawings and engravings, meticulously depicts the chair's intricate design, featuring a curved back supported by two decorative figures. The chair, likely inspired by ancient Roman furniture, is a testament to Piranesi's fascination with classical art and his skill in capturing the grandeur of the past. The artwork, currently housed at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, serves as a valuable example of Piranesi's influential contribution to the neoclassical movement in architecture and design.

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