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Veduta del Porto di Ripa Grande, c. 1760 (engraving)
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Veduta del Porto di Ripa Grande, c. 1760 (engraving)
986090 Veduta del Porto di Ripa Grande, c.1760 (engraving) by Piranesi, Giovanni Battista (1720-78) (after); 37.9x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Veduta del Porto di Ripa Grande. After Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778). Engraving. Engraved circa 1760. 37.9 x 61cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22523400
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1760 1760s Background People Bystander Canal Giovanni Battista Giovanni Battista Piranesi Late 18th Century Late Eighteenth Century Mast Masted Old Masters Prints Sail Boat Sailing Vessel Veduta Vedute Vedutisti Vessel Part Water Transport Water Vehicle Water Vessel Waterway Piranesi
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This print showcases the "Veduta del Porto di Ripa Grande" engraving by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, created around 1760. The image measures 37.9x61 cm and is part of a private collection. Transporting us back to the late eighteenth century, this outdoor scene captures the bustling activity of a port in full swing. A majestic sailing boat gracefully glides through the waterway, its masted silhouette dominating the foreground. The building exteriors lining the canal add an architectural charm to the composition. Intriguingly, amidst this maritime spectacle, a bystander stands on shore, observing with curiosity as sailors go about their daily tasks. This detail adds a human element to an otherwise serene landscape. The expertly engraved lines and intricate details bring life to every aspect of this veduta (Italian for view). Piranesi's mastery shines through in his ability to capture both grandeur and minute intricacies within one frame. As we gaze upon this old master's work, we are transported not only through time but also into a world where water vessels were essential modes of transportation and ports like Ripa Grande were vibrant hubs of commerce. This remarkable print from Bridgeman Images allows us to appreciate Piranesi's talent while immersing ourselves in history and marveling at the beauty that can be found within an engraving from centuries past.
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