Fireplace: stage three masks in the frieze between two medallions with the Graces, in the interior, full wing
giovannibattistapiranesi
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natural stone pattern
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sculpture
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detailed texture
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sculptural image
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unrealistic statue
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carved into stone
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black and white
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repetition of black colour
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arch
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carved
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statue
This etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, a master of architectural fantasy, depicts a grand fireplace design. The ornate frame features intricate carvings and scrolls, flanked by columns with serpentine motifs. Two medallions adorned with figures of the Graces grace the top, while a central panel showcases a figure within a dense decorative setting. Piranesi's meticulous attention to detail and dramatic use of light and shadow make this design both captivating and a testament to his virtuosity in architectural illustration.
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