Artwork Record
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Metadata
Title |
[Tripod] |
Date |
Date Unknown |
Object Name |
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Description |
The print depicts a tripod. The tripod has a top ring decorated with circular panels, and this ring rests on three legs comprised of griffins standing on animal legs. An inscription above the engraving reads: "Tripode antico di Bronzo che si conserva à Piranesi/nel Museo Reale di Sua Maestà Il Rè delle due Sicilie". The inscription below the engraving reads: "Al Signor Cavaliere Roberto Smyth Inglese/Amatore delle belle arti/In atto di Ofsequio il Cavaliere Gio. Batta. Piranesi DDD". The print is glued to a piece of black matboard. Description Modified: 7/28/2010 |
Catalog Number |
PR29 |
School Site # |
1341 |
Dimension Details |
20"h x 14-1/2"w (sheet) |
Material |
Black ink on paper |
Artist |
Unknown, (after Piranesi?) |