PIRANESI, Giovanni Battista, (Italian, 1720-1778): Engraved pictorial title page from his 4 volume set ''Antichita Romane'' originally published in the 1750's. From the 2005 St. Louis Steedman exhibit notes, ''This title page reflects the disappearance of the name of the Irish aristocrat the Earl of Charlemont as dedicatee. Piranesi was angry with the Earl for failing to subsidize the first publication of this work as promised, and erased his name from all subsequent editions.'' Plate size 18 1/2'' x 27'', framed and matted 26 3/4'' x 34 1/2''. Actual publication date unknown.
CONDITION: Toning, foxing, visible fold line, not examined out of frame.