GIOVANNI BATTISTA PIRANESI (1720-1778)
The Sawhorse, Plate XII from: Carceri d'Invenzione
etching and engraving with sulphur tint or open-bite
circa 1749
on laid paper, watermark Fleur-de-Lys in Double-Circle with Initials CB (Robinson 33 or similar)
a very good impression of the fourth state (of six)
Second Edition, second or third issue, printed circa 1761-1778
printing strongly and with great contrasts, with a light plate tone
with wide margins
some tape and associated staining at the sheet edge recto and verso, moisture stains below
Plate 415 x 559 mm.
Sheet 475 x 630 mm.
GIOVANNI BATTISTA PIRANESI (1720-1778)
The Sawhorse, Plate XII from: Carceri d'Invenzione
etching and engraving with sulphur tint or open-bite
circa 1749
on laid paper, watermark Fleur-de-Lys in Double-Circle with Initials CB (Robinson 33 or similar)
a very good impression of the fourth state (of six)
Second Edition, second or third issue, printed circa 1761-1778
printing strongly and with great contrasts, with a light plate tone
with wide margins
some tape and associated staining at the sheet edge recto and verso, moisture stains below
Plate 415 x 559 mm.
Sheet 475 x 630 mm.
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