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An Arched Chamber with Lower Arches Surmounted by Posts and chains. Strong Light Entering from the Right Hand

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An Arched Chamber with Lower Arches Surmounted by Posts and chains. Strong Light Entering from the Right Hand

Creator Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian, 1720 - 1778)

Date1761

Mediumetching on laid paper

DimensionsOverall (imp.): 41.3 x 55.6 cm (16 1/4 x 21 7/8 in.)

Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Gilbert Bagnani, 1988

Category

Prints

Object number88/221.12

LocationNot currently on display

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