The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1763: The Grape Harvest

1763

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 features a grand architectural setting viewed from a frontal perspective. The horizon is obscured by large buildings and architectural elements. On each side, there are symmetrical buildings with decorative details, with fireworks bursting above them. In the center is a garden feature or fountain with lush vegetation and statues. The image is detailed with fine lines and textures, creating a sense of grandeur. The color palette is primarily brown, giving an antique look. There are figures engaged in activities throughout the landscape, adding a dynamic quality. In the distance, dense foliage and trees frame the scene.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1981

  • Scalabroni, Luisa. Giuseppe Vasi (1710-1782). Rome, 1981, no. 343.

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. 76.

Inscriptions

Lettered LL: "Paolo Posi Architetto"
Lettered LC: "Giuseppe Palazzi disegno'"
Lettered LR: "Giuseppe Vasi incise"
Lettered LC, below image: "Disegno della Seconda Machina rappresentante una Vendemmia ... la sera delli 29 Giugno 1763 ...CLEMENTE XIII"

Wikidata ID

Q77258679

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