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Carceri (Prison) V, 1760 (etching)
XKH154892 Carceri (Prison) V, 1760 (etching) by Piranesi, Giovanni Battista (1720-78); On Loan to the Hamburg Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 12730266
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Dungeon Fictive Architecture Frightening Gaol Gaoler Imaginary Imprisoned Incarceration Jail Jailer Nightmare Sixteen Vaulted
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating depth and intrigue of Carceri (Prison) V, 1760, an exquisite etching by the renowned Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi. This masterpiece from the Fine Art Prints collection at Media Storehouse, sourced from Bridgeman Art Library, invites you to explore the labyrinthine world of Piranesi's imagination. Carceri V showcases the artist's mastery of light and shadow, as well as his fascination with the architectural and the uncanny. A must-have for art enthusiasts and collectors, this museum-quality print is a testament to the timeless beauty and enduring appeal of Piranesi's work.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases "Carceri (Prison) V, 1760" an etching created by the renowned Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi. The artwork is currently on loan to the Hamburg Kunsthalle in Germany and depicts a hauntingly beautiful scene of an imaginary prison. Piranesi's intricate etching transports viewers into a world of darkness and despair, where vaulted ceilings and classical architecture create a sense of confinement and entrapment. The artist skillfully captures the terrifying essence of incarceration, evoking feelings of fear and unease. The image portrays a prisoner trapped within the depths of this nightmarish dungeon, surrounded by towering walls that seem to close in on them from all sides. The gaoler or jailer lurking in the shadows adds an extra layer of menace to this chilling composition. "Carceri (Prison) V" is part of a series consisting of sixteen plates, each showcasing Piranesi's vivid imagination and mastery over fictive architecture. Through his artistry, he invites us to contemplate the psychological impact imprisonment can have on individuals. This thought-provoking print allows us to appreciate Piranesi's genius as we delve into his dark yet mesmerizing world. It serves as a reminder that even within the confines of our own minds or physical spaces, we possess boundless creativity capable of transcending any limitations imposed upon us.
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