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Giovanni Paolo Panini (1691-1765). Musical party given by Ca
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Giovanni Paolo Panini (1691-1765). Musical party given by Ca
Giovanni Paolo Panini (1691-1765). Italian painter. Musical party given by Cardinal De La Rochefoucauld at the Argentina Theatre in Rome in 1747. Museum of Louvre. Paris. France
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1747 Argentina Aristocracy Aristocrat Cardinal Giovanni Instrument Instruments Louvre Musician Musicians Painter Panini Paolo Spectacle Spectators Status Theater Urbanism Musical Pannini Vedutisti Vistas
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This stunning 18th-century painting by the Italian master, Giovanni Paolo Panini (1691-1765), captures the opulence and grandeur of a musical party given by Cardinal de La Rochefoucauld at the Argentina Theatre in Rome in 1747. The Cardinal, an aristocrat of high status, is depicted in the foreground, surrounded by an elegant crowd of aristocrats and musicians, all dressed in the latest fashion of the day. The theatre, a symbol of urban sophistication, is filled with people enjoying the spectacle of music and entertainment. Panini, a leading figure of the Vedutisti movement, was renowned for his detailed and accurate depictions of Italian cityscapes and architectural interiors. In this painting, he masterfully captures the intricacies of the theatre's interior, from the ornate columns and frescoed walls to the intricately carved balustrades and gilded accents. The musicians, playing a variety of instruments, add to the lively atmosphere, their faces expressive and engaged in their performance. The painting is now housed in the Museum of Louvre in Paris, France, a testament to its historical significance and artistic merit. The Musical Party given by Cardinal de La Rochefoucauld at the Argentina Theatre in Rome in 1747 is a window into the past, offering a glimpse into the world of 18th-century European aristocracy and the role of art and music in high society.
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