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Piranesi as Designer

September 14, 2007 - January 20, 2008

Museum: Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum

Location: First Floor Gallery

This exhibition examines for the first time the complete works of Piranesi (1720-1778) as a designer of architecture, elaborate interiors, and exquisite furnishings and his far-reaching influence on noted architects and designers of yesterday and today. Highlights include more than 100 etchings, original drawings, and prints by the artist; a selection of his decorative objects, ranging from furniture and carriage works to mantles and chimneypieces; and examples of the his architectural drawings juxtaposed with renderings of contemporary architects.

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Catalogue: $45 (paper), $60 (cloth)