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The Pier with Chains

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

National Gallery of Art

The image is an interior architectural scene with Gothic-style arches, staircases, and a detailed column. Lanterns hang above a staircase, with two small figures in the distance. The color palette is monochromatic with black and white shades, emphasizing light and shadow play.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1750/1758
Medium
etching, engraving, sulphur tint or open bite, burnishing
Dimensions
4726 × 3526 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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