Giovanni Battista Piranesi. The Trophies Of Octavian Augustus. 1753 Etching, 65x40 Cm
Giovanni Battista Piranesi. Trophies of Octavian Augustus. 1753. A large etching depicting one of a pair of Roman military trophies in marble excavated from the nymphaeum of the Aqua Julia and installed on the terrace of the Capitoline Hill by Pope Sixtus V in 1590. Piranesi attributed the trophies to Augustus in commemoration of the Battle of Actium. Print numbered 46 in the upper right corner. Slight foxing; trace of a central fold. Measures 65.00 x 40.00 mm; sheet size 73.40 x 53.00 mm
490 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Material: Paper
Reference (ID): 1828316
Availability: In stock
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