The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1785: A Pleasure Palace with an Air Balloon

1785

Francesco Barbazza, after Giuseppe Palazzi

Associated Names
Francesco Barbazza

Etcher, Italian, active late 18th century

Giuseppe Palazzi

Artist After, Italian, c. 1740 - 1810

This is a drawing of an architectural structure. The image shows a grand building with multiple tiers, columns, and intricate sculptures. The facade is decorated with numerous statues and ornate designs. A large spherical object is situated in the center of the composition, adorned with detailed architectural elements. Peacocks are depicted atop urns on raised pedestals at either side of the structure. Surrounding the central focus are various figures engaged in different activities, creating a lively scene. The foreground includes more figures, a donkey, and Italian text at the bottom.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. Vincent J. Buonanno; gift to NGA, 2016.

Associated Names

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. 106.

Inscriptions

Lettered LL: "Gius. Palazzi Arch.to invento'" and LR: "Franco Barbazza incise"
Lettered LC, below image: "Disegno della Seconda Machina rappresentante un Luogo di Delizia dove colla decorazione di una piacevola Bambocciata si dispone il Volo di un Pallone Aerostatico ... 29 Giugno 1785 ... PIO VI"

Wikidata ID

Q77258736

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