The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1765: A Decorated Building with Cockaigne Poles
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1765
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a grand, fake building decorated like a palace. It has three tall doors with fancy carvings above them, and two giant poles wrapped in ribbons on either side. People in old-fashioned clothes stand on a balcony, watching a parade below with horses and riders. The ground floor has more people, some riding, some walking, while the sky above is dotted with fluffy clouds. The text at the bottom says this was made for a special event in 1765. The building looks temporary, like a stage set for a celebration. Look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
