The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1782: A Countryside Festival at Night

1782

Francesco Barbazza, after Giuseppe Palazzi

Associated Names
Francesco Barbazza

Etcher, Italian, active late 18th century

Giuseppe Palazzi

Artist After, Italian, c. 1740 - 1810

The image shows an intricate architectural structure with a grand staircase. People are seen on the staircase. The setting is surrounded by lush vegetation, obscuring the horizon. The image is created using engraving technique with detailed line work and shading. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of gray. Trees are visible in the distance near the building. Elegantly dressed individuals are gathered on the staircase. The sky is depicted with delicate hatching.

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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. 104.

Inscriptions

Lettered LL: "Gius. Palazzi Arch.to inv." and LR: "Franc. Barbazza inc."
Lettered LC, below image: "Disegno della Seconda Machina, rappresentante un Notturno Villereccio Divertimento ... 29 Giugno 1782 ... PIO VI"

Wikidata ID

Q77258733

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