Superb Antique Tazza from Piranesi. Engraved by Henry Moses c1811

by Moses, Henry

Spectacular little antique engraving of a Piranesi Tazza ornamental bowl mounted on a pedestal, carved by the eminent sculptor, Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778).

Fine hand-coloured original copperplate 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 for the second edition, in 1844. 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.

Page size is approximately 14cm x 10cm (5.5 x 4 inches). To intaglio impression measures 14 x 10cm (5.5 x 4 inches).