Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778)
Four Grotteschi (Hind 24-7; Robison 21-4; Focillon 20-23)
the complete set of four etchings with engraving and drypoint, 1747, on various laid papers, R. 21 the fifth (final) state, with wide margins, R. 22-24 apparently first state, each with watermark (R. 50), with uneven margins, vertical paper creasing (as issued), other minor defects
S. 494 x 656 mm. (and smaller)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778)
Four Grotteschi (Hind 24-7; Robison 21-4; Focillon 20-23)
the complete set of four etchings with engraving and drypoint, 1747, on various laid papers, R. 21 the fifth (final) state, with wide margins, R. 22-24 apparently first state, each with watermark (R. 50), with uneven margins, vertical paper creasing (as issued), other minor defects
S. 494 x 656 mm. (and smaller)
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