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The pier with chains
(mid 1760s-c. 1835)
plate XVI from the Carceri d'Invenzioni (Imaginary prisons) series (1761- late 1770s), 2nd edition published by G. B. Piranesi, Rome
Medium
etching, engraving and sulphur tint
Measurements
40.9 × 55.3 cm (plate) 56.4 × 81.0 cm (sheet)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1921
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Catalogue/s Raisonné
Robison 42 iv/v
Edition
3rd or 4th issue
Inscription
inscribed in plate l.r.: Piranesi F.
Accession Number
1150.16-3
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)
chains (object genres) imaginary views imprisonment piers (supporting elements) prisoners prisons (buildings) stairs stonework