Statues, Greek mythology, Warrior, Francesco Piranesi
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"Amazone vestita di finissima Veste succinta legata sotto il petto, armata d'arco, e Faretra con Pelta, Bipenne, e Celata e col legame dello Sprone al sinistro Piede"
Greek mythology. Warrior woman from a mythological "tribe" living in Asia Minor (Turkey). Details about Amazons please google "Amazons". The statue is symbol of feminist fight against patriarchy.
Copper etching by Francesco Piranesi (1756-1810), son of the famous Giovanni Battista Piranesi.
After the drawing by Tommaso Piroli (1752-1824)
The antique statue in possession of Museo Capitolino in Rome.
A tiny bit spotty (foxy) and age toned. Otherwise in very good condition.
Image within plate marks: 49 x 33,5 cm (ca, 19.3 x 13.2 ")
Sheet size: 71 x 51 cm (ca. 28 x 20")