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Artwork

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

Giuseppe Vasi , 1755

The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1755: A Royal Hunting Lodge is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Giuseppe Vasi. It dates from 1755 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:Lettered LL: "Paolo Posi Archit. 1755" Lettered LR: "Giuseppe Vasi incise" Lettered LC: "Prospetto della seconda Machina rappresentante Regio Casino di riposo in Campagna illuminato in tempo di notte [...] l'Anno 1755"

About this work

Overview

The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1755: A Royal Hunting Lodge is a 1755 etching by Giuseppe Vasi, depicting a grand architectural scene.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a multi-story royal hunting lodge with a fountain, statues, and a staircase, set against a cloudy sky. An inscription at the bottom provides context, likely a dedication or description.

Technique & Style

Vasi's use of etching achieves depth and texture, highlighting meticulous attention to architectural and landscape detail.

History & Provenance

Created in 1755 for the Chinea, a specific event or occasion, the work's provenance details are not provided in available information.

Context

The Chinea of 1755 was an event requiring elaborate decorations, with Vasi's etching possibly serving as a record or promotional piece for the royal hunting lodge's design.

Legacy

As part of Vasi's oeuvre, this etching contributes to the documentation of 18th-century architectural and event design, reflecting the artist's precision and the era's aesthetic values.