Forum of Augustus (erroneously called Forum of Nerva), Rome
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Artist/Photographer | Piranesi, Giovanni Battista (1720-1778) |
Country | Italy |
City | Rome |
Subject Date | 1757 |
Image Date | 1757 |
View | Topographical |
Medium | Print |
Library Reference | SB1001/1(42) |
Orientation | Landscape |
Colour Info | Black and white |
Credit | RIBA Collections |
Subject | Temples ; Landscape ; Columns ; Ruins ; Archaeological sites |
SOURCE: Giovanni Battista Piranesi. Vedute di Roma (Rome, [1747?-1788]), pl. 42 NOTES: Built to commemorate the Battle of Philippi, the Forum of Augustus is dedicated to Mars Ultor. It is dominated by the Temple of Mars Ultor, dedicated in 2BC.
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