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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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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DR1988:0437:043
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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DR1988:0437:018
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printed 1751
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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DR1988:0437:042
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printed 1771
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