Terms and conditions of use
The lion bas-reliefs
(early 1760s-c. 1835)
plate V from the Carceri d'Invenzioni (Imaginary prisons) series (1761- late 1770s), 2nd edition published by G. B. Piranesi, Rome
Medium
etching and engraving
Measurements
56.5 × 41.3 cm (plate) 79.5 × 56.4 cm (sheet)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1921
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Catalogue/s Raisonné
Robison 44 ii/iii
Edition
2nd issue through to early printing of 5th edition
Inscription
inscribed in plate l.r.: Piranesi F.
Accession Number
1150.5-3
Departments
International Prints / International Prints and Drawings
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