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like machines. The images were considerably influential on 19th century Romantic and
Symbolist artists and, in their distorted views and abstract, expressive linear style, presaged
20th century modern art. These scenes stand out in Piranesi’s
ouevre
as among his most
celebrated works of fantastic architecture, apart from his well-known views of Rome (see
lots 216-226) and his extensive body of etchings cataloguing Roman ruins and artifacts.
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