Front and rear view of the same chair depicted in the three preceding etchings 1769 - 1778
giovannibattistapiranesi1
statensmuseumforkunst
print, engraving
aged paper
toned paper
light pencil work
yellowing background
photo restoration
light coloured
old engraving style
creamy
golden font
engraving
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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