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The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1755: A Royal Hunting Lodge

Giuseppe Vasi after Paolo Posi (architect)

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an elaborate architectural structure with multiple columns, decorative elements, figures in various activities, a central ornate section with windows and sculptures, a dramatic plume-like feature on the roof, water fountains with statues on the sides, a low horizon line, and a monochromatic scheme with detailed line work. The background features a sky with cloud forms.

Artwork Details

Date
1755
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4982 × 3509 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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