Drie kandelabers by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Drie kandelabers 1778

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pencil drawn

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amateur sketch

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shading to add clarity

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pencil sketch

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sketched

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old engraving style

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incomplete sketchy

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rough sketch

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technical sketch

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heavy shading

"Drie kandelabers" is an etching from 1778 by the Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi. The etching depicts three candelabra, each with intricate, detailed design. Piranesi was well known for his architectural drawings, often showcasing the grand architecture of the ancient Roman Empire. He was also known for his detailed designs of furniture, like those shown in this etching, all of which are characteristic of the Neoclassical style. This design can be found in the Rijksmuseum.

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