Profiles and sections of the ship above by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Profiles and sections of the ship above 

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pencil drawn

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quirky sketch

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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idea generation sketch

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sketchwork

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column

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pencil work

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graphite

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pencil art

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fantasy sketch

This is an engraving by the Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi, famous for his etchings of Roman architecture. This artwork depicts a detailed plan and profiles of a ship. The engraving is likely intended to showcase the intricate design and construction of the vessel, offering a technical insight into shipbuilding during Piranesi's era. The use of lines and shading, characteristic of engravings, allows for a precise representation of the ship's form and structure. This piece exemplifies Piranesi's fascination with the details and intricacies of architecture and engineering.

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