Prospectus of the same chair
giovannibattistapiranesi
drawing, print, engraving, architecture
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drawing
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baroque
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old engraving style
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furniture
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ancient
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column
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arch
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graphite
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engraving
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architecture
This etching, "Prospectus of the same chair," is by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, a prominent Italian artist known for his detailed and dramatic depictions of ancient Roman architecture. The print showcases a detailed perspective drawing of a Roman curule chair, a type of folding stool used by magistrates in ancient Rome. The chair is rendered with meticulous detail, showcasing its ornate design with intricate carvings and a curved back. This drawing is part of a series of etchings that Piranesi created to study and document ancient Roman objects.
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