Imaginary Appearance of the Ancient Capitol, Giovanni Battista Piranesi, circa 1743
Italy, circa 1743
alternate title: forma ideale del compidoglio antico
series: prima parte di architetture e prospettive, plate 10
edition: first edition, third issue
prints; engravings
etching with engraving and drypoint
sheet: 13 3/4 x 18 1/16 in. (34. 93 x 45. 88 cm); plate: 9 5/8 x 14 1/2 in. (24. 45 x 36. 83 cm)
purchased with funds provided by patricia and michael forman (ac1995. 54. 1. 10)
prints and drawings. Date: circa 1743. Collection: Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Imaginary Appearance of the Ancient Capitol LACMA AC1995.54.1.10