The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1758: The Porcelain Tower of Nanjing

1758

attritbuted to Giuseppe Pozzi, after Giuseppe Palazzi, after Paolo Posi

Associated Names
Giuseppe Pozzi

Etcher, Roman, 1723 - 1765

Giuseppe Palazzi

Artist After, Italian, c. 1740 - 1810

Paolo Posi

Artist After, Italian, 1708 - 1776

The image shows an ornate architectural structure with a tall, intricately adorned tower in the center, flanked by lavishly decorated canopies supported by columns. The sky is filled with artistic, flowing clouds. The artwork features detailed brushwork or etching, employing fine lines for depth and texture. The color palette is monochromatic, with dark lines against a lighter background. Several figures are depicted close to us, engaging in various activities, while the architecture dominates the view in the distance.

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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1994

  • Gori Sassoli, Mario. Della Chinea e di altre "Macchine di gioia". Apparati architettonici per fuochi d'artificio a Roma nel Settecento. Milan, 1994, no. 66.

Inscriptions

Lettered LL: "Paolo Posi Architetto"
Lettered LR: "Giuseppe Palazzi"
Lettered LC: "Prospetto della Seconda Machina eretta per commando di Sua Eccellenza ... 9 Settembre 1758..."

Wikidata ID

Q77258658

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