DR1988:0437:021
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- 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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printed 1754
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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DR1988:0437:024
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- 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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printed 1756
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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DR1988:0437:026
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- 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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printed 1757
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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DR1988:0437:027
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- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a low wall decorated with grottos and niches. The central recession contains a statue of a river god and is crowned by trophies, a fountain, and an obelisk.
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printed 1758
Etching of Posi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1758
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DR1988:0437:027
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a low wall decorated with grottos and niches. The central recession contains a statue of a river god and is crowned by trophies, a fountain, and an obelisk.
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DR1988:0437:034
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- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a two-storey façade. The windows and balusters of the façade are hung with drapery like a contemporary palace for a festival. The attic storey is topped by escutcheons and fleur-de-lis. The poles on either side of the macchina are hung with game and fish.
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printed 1765
Etching of Posi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1765
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DR1988:0437:034
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a two-storey façade. The windows and balusters of the façade are hung with drapery like a contemporary palace for a festival. The attic storey is topped by escutcheons and fleur-de-lis. The poles on either side of the macchina are hung with game and fish.
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DR1988:0437:046
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- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a temple dedicated to peace. The temple appears to be centrally-planned, consisting of a square lower story crowned by a shallow dome similar to that of the Pantheon except that is roofed with fish-scale shingles. The front façade is in the form of a triumphal arch.
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printed 1773
Etching of Posi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1773
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DR1988:0437:046
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a temple dedicated to peace. The temple appears to be centrally-planned, consisting of a square lower story crowned by a shallow dome similar to that of the Pantheon except that is roofed with fish-scale shingles. The front façade is in the form of a triumphal arch.
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DR1988:0437:048
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina represents Hercules in the Gardens of the Hesperides. The macchina is in the form of a three-bay garden pavilion with sculptures and fountains.
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printed 1774
Etching of Posi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1774
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DR1988:0437:048
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina represents Hercules in the Gardens of the Hesperides. The macchina is in the form of a three-bay garden pavilion with sculptures and fountains.
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DR1988:0437:049
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- 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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printed 1774
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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DR1988:0437:053
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- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a tempietto (small temple) set in a rocky landscape and surrounded by contemporary and classically-dressed figures.
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printed 1782
Etching of Palazzi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1782
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DR1988:0437:053
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a tempietto (small temple) set in a rocky landscape and surrounded by contemporary and classically-dressed figures.
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DR1988:0437:055
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a temple dedicated to Jove, Juno, and Minvera. The central bay of the temple is surmounted by an attic storey and a pediment, while the two side bays have projecting porticos and low domes. Statues of Juno, Jove, and Minverva crown each bay from left to right respectively.
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printed 1785
Etching of Palazzi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1785
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DR1988:0437:055
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a temple dedicated to Jove, Juno, and Minvera. The central bay of the temple is surmounted by an attic storey and a pediment, while the two side bays have projecting porticos and low domes. Statues of Juno, Jove, and Minverva crown each bay from left to right respectively.
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