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The Drawbridge, 1761 (etching)
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The Drawbridge, 1761 (etching)
1068738 The Drawbridge, 1761 (etching) by Piranesi, Giovanni Battista (1720-78); 54.6x40.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Plate seven from the Carceri series. ); gift of Mrs. John William Rogers; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23043698
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Carceri Crime And Punishment Dark Fantastical Fantasy Foreboding Gaol Imaginary Imagination Imagined Jail Jails Oppressive Prison Prisons Sinister Staircases Stairs Stairways Threatening
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This print showcases "The Drawbridge, 1761" an etching created by the renowned artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi. The artwork measures 54.6x40.6 cm and is currently housed in the Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA. Plate seven from the Carceri series, this piece transports viewers into a world of imagined fantasy and dark imagination. The intricate details depict a labyrinthine structure with foreboding stairways that seem to lead nowhere but further into oppressive depths. This eerie setting evokes feelings of crime and punishment, as if it were a prison where sinister secrets are kept hidden. The drawbridge itself becomes the focal point of this fantastical scene; its presence suggests both entry and escape routes within these mysterious walls. As one gazes upon this image, they can't help but feel threatened by the ominous atmosphere surrounding them. Piranesi's masterful technique brings life to his imaginary creation, making it appear almost tangible despite its fictional nature. The combination of menacing staircases and looming architecture creates an overwhelming sense of foreboding for anyone who dares to venture deeper into this nightmarish realm. "The Drawbridge" serves as a haunting reminder that even in our wildest imaginations, there exists a fine line between fascination and fear when confronted with prisons both real and imaginary.
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