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DR1988:0437:049
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina represents a villa decorated with antique statues,including busts, hermes, and full figure works.
DR1988:0437:049
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina represents a villa decorated with antique statues,including busts, hermes, and full figure works.
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temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Date:
printed 1774
printed 1774
Title:
Etching of Posi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1774
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DR1988:0437:049
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina represents a villa decorated with antique statues,including busts, hermes, and full figure works.
Etching of Posi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1774
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DR1988:0437:049
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina represents a villa decorated with antique statues,including busts, hermes, and full figure works.
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works of art
works of art
Date:
printed 1774
printed 1774
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temporary architecture
temporary architecture
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works of art
works of art
Reference number:
DR1988:0437:051
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a garden belvedere. The decoration of the macchina includes topiary, a central statue of Hercules, portrait busts, and full figure statues.
DR1988:0437:051
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a garden belvedere. The decoration of the macchina includes topiary, a central statue of Hercules, portrait busts, and full figure statues.
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temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Date:
printed 1778
printed 1778
Title:
Etching of Palazzi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1778
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DR1988:0437:051
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a garden belvedere. The decoration of the macchina includes topiary, a central statue of Hercules, portrait busts, and full figure statues.
Etching of Palazzi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1778
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DR1988:0437:051
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a garden belvedere. The decoration of the macchina includes topiary, a central statue of Hercules, portrait busts, and full figure statues.
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works of art
works of art
Date:
printed 1778
printed 1778
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temporary architecture
temporary architecture
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works of art
works of art
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DR1988:0437:056
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a three-tiered pavilion. The central and lateral bays are surmounted with peacocks.
DR1988:0437:056
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a three-tiered pavilion. The central and lateral bays are surmounted with peacocks.
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temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Date:
printed 1785
printed 1785
Title:
Etching of Palazzi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1785
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DR1988:0437:056
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a three-tiered pavilion. The central and lateral bays are surmounted with peacocks.
Etching of Palazzi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1785
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DR1988:0437:056
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a three-tiered pavilion. The central and lateral bays are surmounted with peacocks.
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works of art
works of art
Date:
printed 1785
printed 1785
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temporary architecture
temporary architecture
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works of art
works of art
Reference number:
DR1988:0437:002
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is built against the wall of a courtyard. The lower level of the macchina consists of a rocky cave containing mythological figures. The upper level is a small rotunda containing a statue of Victory surmounted by the Hapsburg double-headed eagle.
DR1988:0437:002
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is built against the wall of a courtyard. The lower level of the macchina consists of a rocky cave containing mythological figures. The upper level is a small rotunda containing a statue of Victory surmounted by the Hapsburg double-headed eagle.
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temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Date:
printed 1724
printed 1724
Title:
Etching of Specchi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1724
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DR1988:0437:002
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is built against the wall of a courtyard. The lower level of the macchina consists of a rocky cave containing mythological figures. The upper level is a small rotunda containing a statue of Victory surmounted by the Hapsburg double-headed eagle.
Etching of Specchi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1724
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DR1988:0437:002
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is built against the wall of a courtyard. The lower level of the macchina consists of a rocky cave containing mythological figures. The upper level is a small rotunda containing a statue of Victory surmounted by the Hapsburg double-headed eagle.
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works of art
works of art
Date:
printed 1724
printed 1724
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temporary architecture
temporary architecture
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works of art
works of art
Reference number:
DR1988:0437:008
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina in the form of a triumphal arch, is surmounted with a scene of Apollo and the Muses on Mont Parnassus. The illustration also includes the Palazzo Colonna and a fountain dispensing wine.
DR1988:0437:008
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina in the form of a triumphal arch, is surmounted with a scene of Apollo and the Muses on Mont Parnassus. The illustration also includes the Palazzo Colonna and a fountain dispensing wine.
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temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Date:
printed 1733
printed 1733
Title:
Etching of Michetti's design for the "prima macchina" of 1733
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DR1988:0437:008
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina in the form of a triumphal arch, is surmounted with a scene of Apollo and the Muses on Mont Parnassus. The illustration also includes the Palazzo Colonna and a fountain dispensing wine.
Etching of Michetti's design for the "prima macchina" of 1733
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DR1988:0437:008
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina in the form of a triumphal arch, is surmounted with a scene of Apollo and the Muses on Mont Parnassus. The illustration also includes the Palazzo Colonna and a fountain dispensing wine.
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works of art
works of art
Date:
printed 1733
printed 1733
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Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
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works of art
works of art
Reference number:
DR1988:0437:017
Description:
- This etching shows a fireworks construction or macchina in the form of a triumphal arch which is raised on a basement and flanked by two columns. Inside the arch is a statue of the Roger, the first Norman King of the Two Sicilies, while the top of the arch is crowned by the arms of the current King of the two Sicilies, Charles Bourbon.
DR1988:0437:017
Description:
- This etching shows a fireworks construction or macchina in the form of a triumphal arch which is raised on a basement and flanked by two columns. Inside the arch is a statue of the Roger, the first Norman King of the Two Sicilies, while the top of the arch is crowned by the arms of the current King of the two Sicilies, Charles Bourbon.
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Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Date:
printed 1751
printed 1751
Title:
Etching of Posi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1751
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DR1988:0437:017
Description:
- This etching shows a fireworks construction or macchina in the form of a triumphal arch which is raised on a basement and flanked by two columns. Inside the arch is a statue of the Roger, the first Norman King of the Two Sicilies, while the top of the arch is crowned by the arms of the current King of the two Sicilies, Charles Bourbon.
Etching of Posi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1751
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DR1988:0437:017
Description:
- This etching shows a fireworks construction or macchina in the form of a triumphal arch which is raised on a basement and flanked by two columns. Inside the arch is a statue of the Roger, the first Norman King of the Two Sicilies, while the top of the arch is crowned by the arms of the current King of the two Sicilies, Charles Bourbon.
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works of art
works of art
Date:
printed 1751
printed 1751
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temporary architecture
temporary architecture
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works of art
works of art
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DR1988:0437:019
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina in the form of an octagonal temple is dedicated to Esculapius. The macchina is flanked by fountains.
DR1988:0437:019
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina in the form of an octagonal temple is dedicated to Esculapius. The macchina is flanked by fountains.
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temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Date:
printed 1753
printed 1753
Title:
Etching of Posi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1753
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DR1988:0437:019
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina in the form of an octagonal temple is dedicated to Esculapius. The macchina is flanked by fountains.
Etching of Posi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1753
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DR1988:0437:019
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina in the form of an octagonal temple is dedicated to Esculapius. The macchina is flanked by fountains.
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works of art
works of art
Date:
printed 1753
printed 1753
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temporary architecture
temporary architecture
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works of art
works of art
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DR1988:0437:021
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a garden pavilion, including a large central and two side fountains with running water. The pavilion is set off by four obelisks.
DR1988:0437:021
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a garden pavilion, including a large central and two side fountains with running water. The pavilion is set off by four obelisks.
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Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Date:
printed 1754
printed 1754
Title:
Etching of Posi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1754
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DR1988:0437:021
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a garden pavilion, including a large central and two side fountains with running water. The pavilion is set off by four obelisks.
Etching of Posi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1754
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DR1988:0437:021
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a garden pavilion, including a large central and two side fountains with running water. The pavilion is set off by four obelisks.
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works of art
works of art
Date:
printed 1754
printed 1754
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temporary architecture
temporary architecture
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works of art
works of art
Reference number:
DR1988:0437:024
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a temple dedicated to the goddess Ceres. The central pavilion, an archway with two porticoes on both sides, is surmounted by a lattice work dome and there are two lattice gazebos on both sides of the temple.
DR1988:0437:024
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a temple dedicated to the goddess Ceres. The central pavilion, an archway with two porticoes on both sides, is surmounted by a lattice work dome and there are two lattice gazebos on both sides of the temple.
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Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Date:
printed 1756
printed 1756
Title:
Etching of Posi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1756
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DR1988:0437:024
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a temple dedicated to the goddess Ceres. The central pavilion, an archway with two porticoes on both sides, is surmounted by a lattice work dome and there are two lattice gazebos on both sides of the temple.
Etching of Posi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1756
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DR1988:0437:024
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a temple dedicated to the goddess Ceres. The central pavilion, an archway with two porticoes on both sides, is surmounted by a lattice work dome and there are two lattice gazebos on both sides of the temple.
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works of art
works of art
Date:
printed 1756
printed 1756
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Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
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works of art
works of art
Reference number:
DR1988:0437:026
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a fortress which is meant to represent a "Cuccagna" (land of plenty) such as was created in the Two Sicilies. The fortress is decorated with trophies and with game, and is flanked by two fountains.
DR1988:0437:026
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a fortress which is meant to represent a "Cuccagna" (land of plenty) such as was created in the Two Sicilies. The fortress is decorated with trophies and with game, and is flanked by two fountains.
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Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Date:
printed 1757
printed 1757
Title:
Etching of Posi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1757
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DR1988:0437:026
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a fortress which is meant to represent a "Cuccagna" (land of plenty) such as was created in the Two Sicilies. The fortress is decorated with trophies and with game, and is flanked by two fountains.
Etching of Posi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1757
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DR1988:0437:026
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a fortress which is meant to represent a "Cuccagna" (land of plenty) such as was created in the Two Sicilies. The fortress is decorated with trophies and with game, and is flanked by two fountains.
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works of art
works of art
Date:
printed 1757
printed 1757
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temporary architecture
temporary architecture
