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F. PIRANESI (1758-1810), Farming tools from Pompeii, 1805, Etching

Francesco Piranesi (1758 Rom - 1810 Paris): Ancient farming tools from Pompeii, 1805, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper Inscription: lower left signed in the printing plate: "Dessiné et Gravé par F. Piranesi L'an 1805". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Outils de Macons et d'Agriculteurs trouves à Pompeia". Date: 1805 Description: The engraving shows a compilation of Roman tools from the ruins of Pompeii, skilfully arranged on a dark background. The detailed elaboration creates a vivid testimony to ancient craftsmanship. Source: Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720 Mogliano Veneto-1778 Venice) Antiquités de Pompeïa, 1804/1835 | print suite, Mythology, Architecture Keywords: Antiquity; tools; Roman Empire; artwork; engraving; archaeology; craftsmanship; attention to detail; illustration; historical; research; cultural history; material culture; Pompeii; agriculture; carpentry; metal tools; excavation finds; image interpretation; conservation;, 19th century, Classicism, Archeology, Italy, Pompeii (Campanian), Size: Paper: 65,2 cm x 91,9 cm (25,7 x 36,2 in), Plate: 54,3 cm x 66,5 cm (21,4 x 26,2 in), Depiction: 50,0 cm x 63,8 cm (19,7 x 25,1 in)

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F. PIRANESI (1758-1810), Farming tools from Pompeii, 1805, Etching

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