The Giant Wheel, from Carceri d'Invenzione (H. 9; R. 35)
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GIOVANNI BATTISTA PIRANESI (1720-1778)
The Giant Wheel, from Carceri d'Invenzione (H. 9; R. 35)
etching, after 1749, on laid paper, Robison's sixth state (of eight), with margins, the usual central horizontal fold, pale mat staining, remains of old glue and paper at the top margin edge, the top margin folded back 1½-inch, remains of old glue at the reverse of the margin edges, occasional pale staining on the reverse
P. 21¾ x 15 7/8in. (553 x 406mm.)
The Giant Wheel, from Carceri d'Invenzione (H. 9; R. 35)
etching, after 1749, on laid paper, Robison's sixth state (of eight), with margins, the usual central horizontal fold, pale mat staining, remains of old glue and paper at the top margin edge, the top margin folded back 1½-inch, remains of old glue at the reverse of the margin edges, occasional pale staining on the reverse
P. 21¾ x 15 7/8in. (553 x 406mm.)