DR1988:0437:031
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a stepped three-storey pavilion representing an Ottoman casino. The lower level is a dining gallery supported by rusticated piers. The cresent is used as a decorative motif throughout the pavilion.
architecture temporaire
printed 1762
Etching of Posi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1762
Actions:
DR1988:0437:031
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a stepped three-storey pavilion representing an Ottoman casino. The lower level is a dining gallery supported by rusticated piers. The cresent is used as a decorative motif throughout the pavilion.
architecture temporaire
DR1988:0437:035
architecture temporaire
printed 1766
architecture temporaire
DR1988:0437:036
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a pavilion curved around a semi-circular space creating a "stage" area in which men are engaged in wrestling.
architecture temporaire
printed 1764
Etching of Posi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1764
Actions:
DR1988:0437:036
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a pavilion curved around a semi-circular space creating a "stage" area in which men are engaged in wrestling.
architecture temporaire
DR1988:0437:039
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a central two-storey pavilion with a single storey shop front on either side. The construction is raised on a platform and backed by a stone wall.
architecture temporaire
printed 1769
Etching of Posi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1769
Actions:
DR1988:0437:039
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a central two-storey pavilion with a single storey shop front on either side. The construction is raised on a platform and backed by a stone wall.
architecture temporaire
DR1988:0437:040
Description:
- This etching is for a fireworks construction or macchina in the form of a pavilion, with stands for musicians on either side. The lower level of the apparatus includes a picture gallery while the upper storey consists of one large and four small gazebos enclosed with paned glass. The central gazebo is surmounted by a globe depicting an unidentified continent.
architecture temporaire
printed 1770
Etching of Posi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1770
Actions:
DR1988:0437:040
Description:
- This etching is for a fireworks construction or macchina in the form of a pavilion, with stands for musicians on either side. The lower level of the apparatus includes a picture gallery while the upper storey consists of one large and four small gazebos enclosed with paned glass. The central gazebo is surmounted by a globe depicting an unidentified continent.
architecture temporaire
DR1988:0437:042
architecture temporaire
printed 1771
architecture temporaire
DR1988:0437:047
Description:
- This etching of a fireworks construction or macchina represents a public celebration of the making of a poison antidote "che si fà nella Città di Venezia" (as it is done in Venice). The macchina consists of a pavilion raised on a base. The pavilion appears to be square, with a central opening a large smoking vat of theriaca. The top storey appears to be octagonal and is crowned by a tent. The relief on the front of the octagon shows a view of the Piazza San Marco and the Doge's Palace from the Molo.
architecture temporaire
printed 1773
Etching of Posi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1773
Actions:
DR1988:0437:047
Description:
- This etching of a fireworks construction or macchina represents a public celebration of the making of a poison antidote "che si fà nella Città di Venezia" (as it is done in Venice). The macchina consists of a pavilion raised on a base. The pavilion appears to be square, with a central opening a large smoking vat of theriaca. The top storey appears to be octagonal and is crowned by a tent. The relief on the front of the octagon shows a view of the Piazza San Marco and the Doge's Palace from the Molo.
architecture temporaire
DR1988:0437:052
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a dining pavilion, with a representation of Monte Testaccio in the background.
architecture temporaire
printed 1778
Etching of Palazzi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1778
Actions:
DR1988:0437:052
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a dining pavilion, with a representation of Monte Testaccio in the background.
architecture temporaire
DR1988:0437:025
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is intended to resemble the portico of the Parthenon in Athens. Each of the bays of the portico is decorated with a portrait medalion of a philosopher placed on the entablature. The portico is flanked by statues of river gods.
architecture temporaire
printed 1757
Etching of Posi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1757
Actions:
DR1988:0437:025
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is intended to resemble the portico of the Parthenon in Athens. Each of the bays of the portico is decorated with a portrait medalion of a philosopher placed on the entablature. The portico is flanked by statues of river gods.
architecture temporaire
DR1988:0437:032
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a portico representing a Campidoglio (capitol). The foreground includes a triumphal procession based on antique reliefs.
architecture temporaire
printed 1764
Etching of Posi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1764
Actions:
DR1988:0437:032
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a portico representing a Campidoglio (capitol). The foreground includes a triumphal procession based on antique reliefs.
architecture temporaire