Piranesi, Giovanni Battista (Italian, 1720-1778), Veduta della Facciata di Dietro della Basilica di S. Maria Maggiore [Rear View of the Basilica of S. Maria Maggiore], mid to late 18th century, etching on laid paper, no watermark visible in the margins, impression 15.75 x 24 inches, full sheet 20.25 x 30.25 inches, unframed. A single plate from Vedute di Roma [Views of Rome], Piranesi's famous work, first printed in the late 1740s, showing Roman buildings, ruins and monuments, primarily marketed to European visitors on the Grand Tour. Provenance: from the collection of a retired librarian of art and architecture.

In good antique condition, soft vertical crease down the center, light staining in the margins; the sheet appears to have undergone a professional reduction of discoloration at some point. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/ .