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The Prisons: Title Page -- Interior of a Prison

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Cleveland Museum of Art

Title page with an interior scene of a prison. The scene depicts a stone structure in the center with a large inscription on it. The structure has a cylindrical protrusion on the left. A chain runs from the top center to the right side. The background shows a staircase and a fence. The image is in black and white with heavy shading and lines, suggesting it is an etching. The overall composition is detailed with various textures and elements, including what appears to be a railing and steps.

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704 × 900 px
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