Beautiful classical Candelabrum by Piranesi. Moses engraving c1811

by Moses, Henry

Piranesi candelabra antique print. Engraved by Henry Moses.

Fine hand-coloured original engraving c1811 by Henry Moses for “A collection of Antique Vases, Altars, Paterea, Tripods, Candelabra and Sarcophagi, from various Museums and Collections” published in London. Henry Moses selected "the most esteemed monuments of ancient times, as would tend to improve the judgement, and refine the taste of the Student.." (of antiquities).

In 1745 Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778), established a workshop on the Corso in Rome, where he restored and sold antiquities. Having had the benefit of the finest teachers, and classical architectural training, his ability as an artisan and etcher was unsurpassed. In 1757 Piranesi was elected an honorary Fellow of The Society of Antiquaries in London, and in 1766 he was awarded the Order of the Spur by Pope Clement XIII.

This elegant little engraving is mounted between antique-white ragmat conservation board with narrow dark brown painted window edge, and covered with cellophane for protection until framed. To intaglio impression measures 14 x 10cm (5.5 x 4 inches). External mounted size for frame is 25 x 21cms (9.7/8 x 8.1/4 inches). (Only image shown.)