The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1761: The Salubrious Baths

1761

Giuseppe Vasi, after Giuseppe Palazzi, after Paolo Posi

Associated Names
Giuseppe Vasi

Etcher, Roman, 1710 - 1782

Giuseppe Palazzi

Artist After, Italian, c. 1740 - 1810

Paolo Posi

Artist After, Italian, 1708 - 1776

The image depicts an architectural stage or theatre set design with detailed classical elements. The central staircase leads to a columned structure adorned with statues and fabric. Flanking sections contain more statues and chandeliers, with trees and garlands around the stage. Figures and carriages are in the foreground, adding to the lively atmosphere.

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Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1981

  • Scalabroni, Luisa. Giuseppe Vasi (1710-1782). Rome, 1981, no. 338.

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. 71.

Inscriptions

Lettered LL: "Paolo Posi Architetto"
Lettered LC: "Giuseppe Palazzi disegno'"
Lettered LR: "Giuseppe Vasi incise"
Lettered LC: "Prospetto della Prima Machina rappresentante Magnifico e delizioso Edificio destinato a salubri Bagni [...] l'Anno MDCCLXI"

Wikidata ID

Q77258671

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