Etching on laid paper, 1751, signed Piranesi del. sculp. in the plate. From the "Vedute di Roma". I. 41.0 x 552 cm; S. 56.0 x 83.7 cm. Auvergne watermark (Hind 7). Unframed. Hind 16. From the fifth state, of six, with the price erased. The "Vedute di Roma" is a series of 134 etchings of famous Roman buildings, ruins and monuments created by Piranesi (1720-1778) over nearly three decades (circa 1748-circa 1777). The views capture a wide range of Roman scenery, from classical monuments and buildings to Renaissance and Baroque architecture. It is among the most ambitious printmaking projects of the 18th century. Condition: With wide margins, several small scattered marginal spots, overall in good condition. Please contact fredrik.fellbom@stockholmsauktionsverk.com for more information. Category: Art/Engravings & Prints Estimate: 20000-30000 SEK