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The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1771: A Pleasure Palace Dedicated to Bacchus

Giuseppe Vasi, after Giuseppe Palazzi, after Paolo Posi

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an elaborate architectural structure with detailed statues of human figures flanking its entrance. In the background, there are ruins with archways and columns. The style of the image resembles a finely detailed etching or engraving with precise lines. The color scheme is predominantly sepia and gray. Figures are depicted engaging in various activities, with livestock also visible in the distance.

Artwork Details

Date
1771
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4000 × 2899 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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