F. PIRANESI (1758-1810), Wall painting in the Temple of Isis, Pompeii, 1806, Etching
Francesco Piranesi (1758 Rom - 1810 Paris): Wall painting in a niche of the Temple of Isis, Pompeii Landscape of ruins in destroyed Pompeii, 1806, Etching
Technique: Etching on Paper
Inscription: lower left signed in the printing plate: "Dessiné et Gravé par F. Piranesi L'an 1806". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Niche dans le temple d'Isis à Poméia [...]".
Date: 1806
Description: Depiction of a niche in the Temple of Isis in Pompeii with reliefs of figurations from ancient mythology. The line engraving illustrates the ornate architecture and the delicate plant motifs that adorn the room.
Source: Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720 Mogliano Veneto-1778 Venice) Antiquités de Pompeïa, 1804/1835 | print suite, Mythology, Architecture
Keywords: Engraving; Niche; Temple; Isis; Pompeii; Relief; Mythology; Architecture; Art; Filigree; Plant motifs; Antiquity; Drawing; Black and white; Arch; Columns; Artefacts; Historical depiction; Archaeological illustration, 19th century, Classicism, Architecture, Italy, Pompeii (Campanian),
Dimensions: Paper: 91,7 cm x 65,2 cm (36,1 x 25,7 in), Plate: 74,3 cm x 53,3 cm (29,3 x 21 in), Depiction: 66,3 cm x 52,0 cm (26,1 x 20,5 in) Artist Name: Francesco Piranesi (1758 Rom - 1810 Paris) Medium: Etching Notes: Differential taxation according to §25a UStG, art objects/special regulation. VAT for the artwork purchase price is not shown on the invoice. (VAT: Margin Scheme). A buyer's premium of 25% will be charged on all purchases. The buyer's premium includes VAT, but is not shown on the invoice.
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Condition: Defective condition. There is a full-page horizontal crease in the centre. Large pale liquid stain at the lower right edge. Pale staining in the area of the printing plate edge. Some soiling and occasional pale foxing visible in the margin. Some waviness at the bottom of the sheet margin. Fine creases in the centre left of the sheet margin. Slightly browned along the edges.
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Francesco Piranesi (1758 Rom - 1810 Paris): Wall painting in a niche of the Temple of Isis, Pompeii Landscape of ruins in destroyed Pompeii, 1806, Etching
Technique: Etching on Paper
Inscription: lower left signed in the printing plate: "Dessiné et Gravé par F. Piranesi L'an 1806". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Niche dans le temple d'Isis à Poméia [...]".
Date: 1806
Description: Depiction of a niche in the Temple of Isis in Pompeii with reliefs of figurations from ancient mythology. The line engraving illustrates the ornate architecture and the delicate plant motifs that adorn the room.
Source: Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720 Mogliano Veneto-1778 Venice) Antiquités de Pompeïa, 1804/1835 | print suite, Mythology, Architecture
Keywords: Engraving; Niche; Temple; Isis; Pompeii; Relief; Mythology; Architecture; Art; Filigree; Plant motifs; Antiquity; Drawing; Black and white; Arch; Columns; Artefacts; Historical depiction; Archaeological illustration, 19th century, Classicism, Architecture, Italy, Pompeii (Campanian),
Dimensions: Paper: 91,7 cm x 65,2 cm (36,1 x 25,7 in), Plate: 74,3 cm x 53,3 cm (29,3 x 21 in), Depiction: 66,3 cm x 52,0 cm (26,1 x 20,5 in) Artist Name: Francesco Piranesi (1758 Rom - 1810 Paris) Medium: Etching Notes: Differential taxation according to §25a UStG, art objects/special regulation. VAT for the artwork purchase price is not shown on the invoice. (VAT: Margin Scheme). A buyer's premium of 25% will be charged on all purchases. The buyer's premium includes VAT, but is not shown on the invoice.
Please note for shipping:
Germany: 0 EUR (DHL Parcel); European Union: 22 Euro (includes VAT, but is not shown on the invoice), with DHL Parcel; Non-EU countries: 55 EUR (DHL Parcel).
If the total of your purchases including buyer's premium exceeds 1.000 EUR, we recommend shipping your purchases by DHL Express. We will be happy to calculate the shipping costs according to your shipping location
Please refer to our shipping terms for further information.
Condition: Defective condition. There is a full-page horizontal crease in the centre. Large pale liquid stain at the lower right edge. Pale staining in the area of the printing plate edge. Some soiling and occasional pale foxing visible in the margin. Some waviness at the bottom of the sheet margin. Fine creases in the centre left of the sheet margin. Slightly browned along the edges.
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