About the artist
Despite his commercial struggles that led to two stints in a debtor's prison, Gandy's exhibited and published works garnered significant critical acclaim and public admiration. His paintings, characterised by a dramatic two-point perspective and meticulous architectural accuracy, mirror his interest in Roman ruins. Gandy's fantastical architectural imaginings, teeming with historical, literary, and mythological influences, clearly pay homage to Piranesi.