DR1988:0437:018
temporary architecture
printed 1751
temporary architecture
DR1988:0437:023
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a triumphal arch, flanked on either side by representations of the smoking volcanoes Etna and Vesuvius.
temporary architecture
printed 1756
Etching of Posi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1756
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DR1988:0437:023
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a triumphal arch, flanked on either side by representations of the smoking volcanoes Etna and Vesuvius.
temporary architecture
DR1988:0437:038
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a two-storey garden pavilion flanked by four obelisks. The representation includes trees and two fountains in the background and a herd of oxen in the foreground.
temporary architecture
printed 1769
Etching of Posi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1769
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DR1988:0437:038
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a two-storey garden pavilion flanked by four obelisks. The representation includes trees and two fountains in the background and a herd of oxen in the foreground.
temporary architecture
DR1988:0437:043
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- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is dedicated to Bacchus. The central pavilion contains a statue of Bacchus seated on a wine keg and the attic level consists of a trellis covered in grape vines. To either side of the central pavilion ruined archways frame scenes of people pressing grapes.
temporary architecture
printed 1771
Etching of Posi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1771
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DR1988:0437:043
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is dedicated to Bacchus. The central pavilion contains a statue of Bacchus seated on a wine keg and the attic level consists of a trellis covered in grape vines. To either side of the central pavilion ruined archways frame scenes of people pressing grapes.
temporary architecture
DR1988:0437:044
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- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is dedicated to Chinese philosophy. The macchina is in the form of a wall articulated with a specially designed order of architecture. The capitals of the order consist of two dragons looking in opposite directions. Statues representing chinese philosophers are placed between the columns.
temporary architecture
printed 1772
Etching of Posi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1772
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DR1988:0437:044
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is dedicated to Chinese philosophy. The macchina is in the form of a wall articulated with a specially designed order of architecture. The capitals of the order consist of two dragons looking in opposite directions. Statues representing chinese philosophers are placed between the columns.
temporary architecture
DR1988:0437:003
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- This etching for a two-storey fireworks construction or macchina is set against the wall of a courtyard. Above the level of the wall the macchina is is a triumphal arch which frames statues of Peace and Concord sitting arm in arm. The top of the arch is crowned with the Hapsburg double-headed eagle and the sun of Apollo.
temporary architecture
printed 1725
Etching of Specchi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1725
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DR1988:0437:003
Description:
- This etching for a two-storey fireworks construction or macchina is set against the wall of a courtyard. Above the level of the wall the macchina is is a triumphal arch which frames statues of Peace and Concord sitting arm in arm. The top of the arch is crowned with the Hapsburg double-headed eagle and the sun of Apollo.
temporary architecture
DR1988:0437:006
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- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is set against the courtyard wall of the Palazzo Colonna. The lower level of the macchina is built against the courtyard wall of the Palazzo Colonna, while the upper level consists of a triumphal arch flanked by trophies and surmounted by the imperial eagle.
temporary architecture
printed 1731
Etching of Michetti's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1731
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DR1988:0437:006
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is set against the courtyard wall of the Palazzo Colonna. The lower level of the macchina is built against the courtyard wall of the Palazzo Colonna, while the upper level consists of a triumphal arch flanked by trophies and surmounted by the imperial eagle.
temporary architecture
DR1988:0437:009
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- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina in the form of a triumphal arch is crowned with a scene of Jove and Minerva on Mount Olympus. The mountain is in the form of an arch, underneath which is a scene of Vulcan at his forge. The illustration includes the Palazzo Colonna to the left, and a fountain dispensing wine.
temporary architecture
printed 1733
Etching of Michetti's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1733
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DR1988:0437:009
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina in the form of a triumphal arch is crowned with a scene of Jove and Minerva on Mount Olympus. The mountain is in the form of an arch, underneath which is a scene of Vulcan at his forge. The illustration includes the Palazzo Colonna to the left, and a fountain dispensing wine.
temporary architecture
DR1988:0437:028
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- This etching of a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a temple dedicated to Neptune, whose statue is visible behind the portico. The temple is surmounted by a crest and is flanked by two monumental columns. Four ships appear to be engaged in a battle in the background.
temporary architecture
printed 1760
Etching of Posi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1760
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DR1988:0437:028
Description:
- This etching of a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a temple dedicated to Neptune, whose statue is visible behind the portico. The temple is surmounted by a crest and is flanked by two monumental columns. Four ships appear to be engaged in a battle in the background.
temporary architecture
DR1988:0437:029
Description:
- This etching of a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a pavilion with unroofed arcades extending to either side. The pavilion is roofed by a tent-like structure and is open at front and back to show a group of people gathered around a large table. The two arcades are made of palm trees: the tree trunks are the columns and their leaves form the arches. The substructure includes rooms containing animals, which are visible behind barred windows.
temporary architecture
printed 1760
Etching of Posi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1760
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DR1988:0437:029
Description:
- This etching of a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a pavilion with unroofed arcades extending to either side. The pavilion is roofed by a tent-like structure and is open at front and back to show a group of people gathered around a large table. The two arcades are made of palm trees: the tree trunks are the columns and their leaves form the arches. The substructure includes rooms containing animals, which are visible behind barred windows.
temporary architecture