Piranesi drawings by Sarah Vowles
The first exploration of Piranesis work as a draughtsman, published to coincide with an exhibition at the British Museum.
'Piranesi’s detailed drawings reveal a mind enraptured by ancient Rome and a devotion to conjuring up its grandeur on paper' - Minerva
'These glorious drawings open a window onto Piranesi’s soulLike him, they are endlessly inventive, astonishingly original and ferocious' - Literary Review
'Handsome' - Artlyst
'These glorious drawings open a window onto Piranesi’s soulLike him, they are endlessly inventive, astonishingly original and ferocious' - Literary Review
'Handsome' - Artlyst
Sarah Vowles is Hamish Swanston Curator of Italian and French Prints and Drawings at the British Museum. Hugo Chapman is Simon Sainsbury Keeper of Prints and Drawings at the British Museum.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780500480618 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500480613 |
| Title | Piranesi drawings |
| Author | Sarah Vowles |
| Series | British Museum Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2020-02-20 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |