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Obelisco Egizio

Giovanni Battista Piranesi · probably 1749/1750 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1985.61.54

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Pianta di Roma e del Campo Marzo

Giovanni Battista Piranesi · 1778 · etching on 3 sheet of joined laid paper ·  Accession ID  1985.61.65

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The Giant Wheel

Giovanni Battista Piranesi · published 1761 · etching and engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1983.118.10

This is a drawing of a complex architectural scene. The artwork depicts a network of arches and vaults within a structure resembling ancient Roman ruins. There are heavy chains and pulleys woven through the space, alongside statue-like figures and carved reliefs integrated into the architecture. A lion is prominently depicted in the foreground. The composition is densely packed with textures and shadowed lines, emphasizing the monumental scale and intricate details. The linework and interpretation of space invoke a sense of wonder and grandeur.
Giovanni Battista Piranesi, The Lion Bas-Reliefs, published 1761, etching and engraving on laid paper, Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection, acquired with assistance from The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, 1983.118.6

The Lion Bas-Reliefs

Giovanni Battista Piranesi · published 1761 · etching and engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1983.118.6

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The Staircase with Trophies

Giovanni Battista Piranesi · published 1761 · etching and engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1983.118.9

The sculpture features an abstract form composed of two distinct, curvilinear sections. It is crafted from a material that has a bronze-like appearance. The left section has a convex curve with a slightly inward slope, while the right section displays a gentle outward curve. The overall appearance of the sculpture is smooth with soft edges, reflecting light to emphasize its form and texture. It presents itself with a balanced yet asymmetrical design.
Henry Moore, Two Piece Mirror Knife Edge, 1976-1977, plaster, Gift of The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, 1978.43.2

Two Piece Mirror Knife Edge

Henry Moore · 1976-1977 · plaster ·  Accession ID  1978.43.2

The image shows an older man with distinctive facial features, long white hair and beard, standing inside a wooden structure. The man wears a dark brown jacket and striped pants, and is depicted reaching forward with his left hand while the right hand rests at his side. In the background, there is text in French in an ornate font that reads "Les Programmes du Théâtre Libre" and "Silhouette d’Antoine dans les Tisserands." The overall color scheme of the image is muted and earthy, with a cream-colored background.
Henri-Gabriel Ibels, Eugène Verneau, Boussod et Valadon, Les Programmes du Théâtre Libre, c. 1893, color lithograph on wove paper, Gift of the Cafritz Foundation in memory of Martin Atlas, 1999.46.2

Les Programmes du Théâtre Libre

Henri-Gabriel Ibels, Eugène Verneau, Boussod et Valadon · c. 1893 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1999.46.2

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Veduta interna del Tempio della Tosse

Giovanni Battista Piranesi · 1764 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1985.61.73

This sculpture depicts a large object with a round red base and a white handle with a small hole in the center. Large tassels extend upwards out of the handle, appearing to be in motion. The tassels or bristles are long, thin, and dark blue, extending upwards and outwards. The colors of the sculpture are vibrant. The setting is outdoors amidst green grass with a backdrop of trees showing shades of orange, yellow, and brown.
Coosje van Bruggen, Claes Oldenburg, Typewriter Eraser, Scale X, model 1998, fabricated 1999, painted stainless steel and fiberglass, Gift of The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, 1998.150.1

Typewriter Eraser, Scale X

Coosje van Bruggen, Claes Oldenburg · model 1998, fabricated 1999 · painted stainless steel and fiberglass ·  Accession ID  1998.150.1

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Title Plate

Giovanni Battista Piranesi · probably 1747/1748 · etching ·  Accession ID  1985.61.1