Plan of the existing factories in the Villa Adriana, with a dedication to St. M Stanislaus Augustus, King of Poland
giovannibattistapiranesi
drawing, print
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pencil drawn
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drawing
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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woodcut effect
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text
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pencil drawing
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hand drawn
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arch
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embossed
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limited contrast and shading
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pencil work
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tonal art
This etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi is a detailed plan of the factories that existed at the Villa Adriana, a large Roman imperial villa built by the Roman emperor Hadrian. The plan is a precise and intricate map of the grounds, depicting the layout of the buildings and surrounding landscape. Piranesi's masterful use of line and shading creates a sense of depth and realism, highlighting the architectural grandeur of the villa complex. The dedication to St. M Stanislaus Augustus, King of Poland, suggests a possible connection between the artist and the Polish royal family.
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