Moldings of the same monument by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Moldings of the same monument 

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pencil drawn

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comic strip sketch

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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charcoal drawing

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portrait reference

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column

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manga style

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comic style

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pencil work

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tonal art

Giovanni Battista Piranesi's "Moldings of the same monument" is an etching that showcases the meticulous detail of Roman architecture. The artwork depicts various moldings from a monument, likely a cornice or entablature, along with fragments of inscribed stone. This etching demonstrates Piranesi's fascination with Roman ruins and his dedication to precise, architectural documentation. Piranesi's focus on architectural details helped popularize the revival of classical styles in the 18th century. The etching exemplifies Piranesi's meticulous and detailed approach to recording ancient Roman architectural elements.

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