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F. PIRANESI (1758-1810), Tripod with satyrs, find from Pompeii, Etching

Francesco Piranesi (1758 Rom - 1810 Paris): Tripod with satyrs, archaeological find from Pompeii, 19th century, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper Inscription: lower left signed in the printing plate: "F. Piranesi Del.Sc.". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Trepied de Satyres en bronze, trouvé à Pompeia". Date: 19th century Description: A detailed architectural drawing shows an antique bronze candelabra supported by three satyr figures. The symmetry and fine lines emphasise the artist's skilled craftsmanship. Source: Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720 Mogliano Veneto-1778 Venice) Antiquités de Pompeïa, 1804/1835 | print suite, Mythology, Architecture Keywords: Architectural drawing; Candelabra; Satyr; Bronze; Antiquity; Arts and crafts; Symmetry; Line management; Satyr figures; Support; Craftsmanship; Art history; Classicism; Drawing; Study; Sculpture; Attention to detail; Historical depiction, 19th century, Classicism, Mythology, Italy, Pompeii (Campanian), Size: Paper: 65,2 cm x 46,0 cm (25,7 x 18,1 in), Plate: 52,0 cm x 37,5 cm (20,5 x 14,8 in), Depiction: 45,7 cm x 31,5 cm (18 x 12,4 in)

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F. PIRANESI (1758-1810), Tripod with satyrs, find from Pompeii, Etching

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