Title: Giovanni Battista Piranesi : the complete etchings /
Authors: Piranesi, Giovanni Battista, 1720-1778; Wilton-Ely, John.
Publisher: Alan Wofsy Fine Arts,
Year: 1994
Subjects: Piranesi, Giovanni Battista, Catalogues raisonnés.
Abstract: Giovanni Battista Piranesi was born near Venice in 1720 and died in Rome in 1778. He was the most influential etcher of the 18th century and the major artist in this medium between the times of Rembrandt and Goya.
Contents: A. Etched catalogue of works -- B. Early architectural and decorative fantasies -- C. Views of Rome and environs -- D. Archaeological works -- E. Theoretical and polemical works -- F. Works of decorative design and antique dealing -- G. Miscellaneous works.