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Prisoners on a projecting platform

Prisoners on a projecting platform
 (mid 1760s-early 1770s)
plate X from the Carceri d'Invenzioni (Imaginary prisons) series (1761- late 1770s), 2nd edition published by G. B. Piranesi, Rome

Medium
etching, engraving, sulphur tint or open bite and burnishing
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1921
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
etching, engraving, sulphur tint or open bite and burnishing
Measurements
41.4 × 54.9 cm (plate) 56.2 × 80.7 cm (sheet)
Catalogue/s Raisonné
Robison 36 iv/vi
Edition
3rd issue
Inscription
inscribed in plate l.l.: Piranesi f.
Accession Number
1150.10-3
Departments
International Prints / International Prints and Drawings
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1921
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display

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