Terms and conditions of use
The sawhorse
(1749-1760)
plate XII from the Invenzioni Capric di Carceri all Acqua Forte (Fanciful images of prisons) series (1749-60), 1st edition published by Giovanni Bouchard, Rome
Medium
etching, engraving, sulphur tint or open bite and scratching
Measurements
41.5 × 55.3 cm (plate) 53.0 × 75.1 cm (sheet)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1921
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Catalogue/s Raisonné
Robison 38 ii/vi
Edition
1st, 2nd or 3rd issue
Inscription
inscribed in plate l.l.: Piranesi f.
Accession Number
1136.10-3
Departments
International Prints / International Prints and Drawings
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
Subjects (general)
Architecture Law, Civics and Protest
Subjects (specific)
arches grilles (barrier elements) imaginary views imprisonment prisons (buildings) stairs stonework