Luigi Ficacci - Piranesi: The Complete Etchings - 2011
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"Piranesi: The Complete Etchings" (2 volumes), Luigi Ficacci, Taschen, 2016
Title: "Piranesi: The Complete Etchings"
Author / Editor: Luigi Ficacci
Publisher: Taschen
Language: Multilingual
Publication date: 2016
ISBN: 978-3836531979
Good condition for its age and use
Dimensions: 32 x 26 x 8 cm.
Set of two volumes with slipcase "Piranesi: The Complete Etchings", a work edited by the historian Luigi Ficacci and published by Taschen that gathers all the etchings of the master engraver of the XVIIIth century Giovanni Battista Piranesi. It presents itself as multilingual (Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese), although the biographical introduction, the historical texts and critical analyses authored by Luigi Ficacci are predominantly in English, sometimes accompanied by secondary translations.
Synopsis: “One of the foremost architectural drawing masters of all time and, without doubt, the most famous copper engraver of the eighteenth century, Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778) is today known for his series of original etchings of labyrinthine and megalomaniac prisons, the Carceri d’Invenzione. In his own time he was more celebrated for his Vedute, 137 etchings of ancient and contemporary Rome. Such renown did those chiaroscuro works, imbued with Piranesi’s romantic admiration for archaeological ruins, garner, shaping the image of Rome for generations to come. It could even be said that Piranesi gave form to an entire branch of contemporary architecture, as well as to the broader visualisation of Classical Antiquity. In our days he has exerted a direct influence on writers such as Borges and Kafka, and on filmmakers such as Terry Gilliam and Peter Greenaway. Anyone who contemplates Piranesi’s etchings will confront the existential nightmare of human reality and its infinite mysteries.”
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Translated by Google Translate"Piranesi: The Complete Etchings" (2 volumes), Luigi Ficacci, Taschen, 2016
Title: "Piranesi: The Complete Etchings"
Author / Editor: Luigi Ficacci
Publisher: Taschen
Language: Multilingual
Publication date: 2016
ISBN: 978-3836531979
Good condition for its age and use
Dimensions: 32 x 26 x 8 cm.
Set of two volumes with slipcase "Piranesi: The Complete Etchings", a work edited by the historian Luigi Ficacci and published by Taschen that gathers all the etchings of the master engraver of the XVIIIth century Giovanni Battista Piranesi. It presents itself as multilingual (Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese), although the biographical introduction, the historical texts and critical analyses authored by Luigi Ficacci are predominantly in English, sometimes accompanied by secondary translations.
Synopsis: “One of the foremost architectural drawing masters of all time and, without doubt, the most famous copper engraver of the eighteenth century, Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778) is today known for his series of original etchings of labyrinthine and megalomaniac prisons, the Carceri d’Invenzione. In his own time he was more celebrated for his Vedute, 137 etchings of ancient and contemporary Rome. Such renown did those chiaroscuro works, imbued with Piranesi’s romantic admiration for archaeological ruins, garner, shaping the image of Rome for generations to come. It could even be said that Piranesi gave form to an entire branch of contemporary architecture, as well as to the broader visualisation of Classical Antiquity. In our days he has exerted a direct influence on writers such as Borges and Kafka, and on filmmakers such as Terry Gilliam and Peter Greenaway. Anyone who contemplates Piranesi’s etchings will confront the existential nightmare of human reality and its infinite mysteries.”
The product shipping will be paid by the buyer according to dimensions, weight and destination. Shipping costs include professional, custom packaging; and the shipment comes with tracking and a guarantee.
Seller's Story
- ABOUT US - Fragonard Interiors is a company with experience for more than 30 years, with a team of experts specialized in antiques, design pieces, works of art and interior design projects.
We always seek excellence and originality in each of the pieces, chasing as much customer satisfaction as possible.
By giving a new life to the pieces and works of art, we manage to perpetuate their soul and activate a circular economy of objects.
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: fragonard_interiors
The packaging is professional and adapted to each piece, with tracking number and shipping insurance. 100% AUTHENTICITY AND QUALITY CONTROL. Each item sold is analyzed, studied and authenticated by experts.
WORLD DELIVERY We ship to all countries served by international courier service providers such as DHL, UPS ...
You can also arrange for yourself to pick up at our physical location.
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Number of books
1
Subject
Art
Book title
Piranesi: The Complete Etchings
Author/ Illustrator
Luigi Ficacci
Condition
Good
Artist
Piranesi
Publication year oldest item
2011
Height
32 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Width
26 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Taschen
Number of pages
856
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