The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1743: The Royal Hunt

1743

François Hutin

Associated Names
François Hutin

Artist, French, 1685 - 1758

This is a drawing of a hunting scene. The image depicts a group of clothed figures engaged in hunting, with some on foot and others on elephants. The setting is a forested area with trees and hills in the background. In the foreground, there are animals, including a deer and other hunted game. The figures are wearing classical attire, some holding spears and showing action and movement. The scene is detailed with intricate line work, capturing motion and the natural environment.

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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. 35.

Inscriptions

Lettered LL: "F. Hutin inv. dis. ed incise"
Lettered LC: "Prospettiva della Seconda Macchina ideata per rappresentare il nobile divertimento che la Maesta' del Re...alle Regie Caccie....l'anno 1743"

Wikidata ID

Q77258622

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