Vue de l'intérieur de la piece appartenant a la maison de Campagne, ou se faisant la préparation du Bain chaud dans la Ville de Pompeiia 1805
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light pencil work
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This etching, "Vue de l'intérieur de la piece appartenant a la maison de Campagne, ou se faisant la préparation du Bain chaud dans la Ville de Pompeiia" (1805) by Francesco Piranesi (1758-1810), is a detailed depiction of a Pompeian household. The image shows a man preparing a hot bath within the ruins of a Pompeii house. The etching is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail that was characteristic of the Piranesi family's artistic tradition. Piranesi's artwork showcases the grandeur of ancient Roman architecture and provides a glimpse into the daily life of Pompeian citizens. The etching is currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.
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