View of Ponte Lugano on the Anio, from Views of Rome
Giovanni Battista Piranesi · 1763, published 1800–07
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"View of Ponte Lugano on the Anio, from Views of Rome" is an etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi. It was originally created in 1763, with this impression published between 1800 and 1807. The artwork is printed on heavy ivory laid paper, with the image measuring 45.2 × 66.1 cm, the plate 46.1 × 66.9 cm, and the sheet 49.8 × 72.9 cm. This etching is classified under the Prints and Drawings department and is held by the Art Institute of Chicago.
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778) was an Italian painter and printmaker, known for his etchings of Rome and its ancient ruins. While the specific culture for this piece is listed as Italy, his nationality is not explicitly stated in the provided artist authority record.
The provenance for this artwork is not available in the supplied catalogue data. No information regarding exhibitions or literature related to this specific piece is provided. The work belongs to the Elizabeth Hammond Stickney Collection.
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