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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.
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.
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Date:
printed 1782
printed 1782
Title:
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.
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.
Form:
works of art
works of art
Date:
printed 1782
printed 1782
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Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Form:
works of art
works of art
Reference number:
DR1988:0437:054
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a garden pavilion. The columns of the first storey of the pavilion are decorated with garlands, and garlands and drapes are hung in all the openings.
DR1988:0437:054
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a garden pavilion. The columns of the first storey of the pavilion are decorated with garlands, and garlands and drapes are hung in all the openings.
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Date:
printed 1782
printed 1782
Title:
Etching of Palazzi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1782
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DR1988:0437:054
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a garden pavilion. The columns of the first storey of the pavilion are decorated with garlands, and garlands and drapes are hung in all the openings.
Etching of Palazzi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1782
Actions:
DR1988:0437:054
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a garden pavilion. The columns of the first storey of the pavilion are decorated with garlands, and garlands and drapes are hung in all the openings.
Form:
works of art
works of art
Date:
printed 1782
printed 1782
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Form:
works of art
works of art
Reference number:
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.
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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Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Date:
printed 1785
printed 1785
Title:
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.
Etching of Palazzi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1785
Actions:
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.
Form:
works of art
works of art
Date:
printed 1785
printed 1785
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Form:
works of art
works of art
Reference number:
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.
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Date:
printed 1785
printed 1785
Title:
Etching of Palazzi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1785
Actions:
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
Actions:
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.
Form:
works of art
works of art
Date:
printed 1785
printed 1785
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Form:
works of art
works of art
Reference number:
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.
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.
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Date:
printed 1757
printed 1757
Title:
Etching of Posi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1757
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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.
Etching of Posi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1757
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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.
Form:
works of art
works of art
Date:
printed 1757
printed 1757
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Form:
works of art
works of art
Reference number:
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.
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.
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Date:
printed 1758
printed 1758
Title:
Etching of Posi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1758
Actions:
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.
Etching of Posi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1758
Actions:
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.
Form:
works of art
works of art
Date:
printed 1758
printed 1758
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Form:
works of art
works of art
Reference number:
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.
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.
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Date:
printed 1760
printed 1760
Title:
Etching of Posi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1760
Actions:
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.
Etching of Posi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1760
Actions:
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.
Form:
works of art
works of art
Date:
printed 1760
printed 1760
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Form:
works of art
works of art
Reference number:
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.
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.
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Date:
printed 1760
printed 1760
Title:
Etching of Posi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1760
Actions:
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.
Etching of Posi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1760
Actions:
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.
Form:
works of art
works of art
Date:
printed 1760
printed 1760
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Form:
works of art
works of art
Reference number:
DR1988:0437:030
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a bathing pavilion with several fountains. The top of the pavilion is decorated with a trellis archway covered in vines.
DR1988:0437:030
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a bathing pavilion with several fountains. The top of the pavilion is decorated with a trellis archway covered in vines.
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Date:
printed 1761
printed 1761
Title:
Etching of Posi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1761
Actions:
DR1988:0437:030
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a bathing pavilion with several fountains. The top of the pavilion is decorated with a trellis archway covered in vines.
Etching of Posi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1761
Actions:
DR1988:0437:030
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a bathing pavilion with several fountains. The top of the pavilion is decorated with a trellis archway covered in vines.
Form:
works of art
works of art
Date:
printed 1761
printed 1761
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Form:
works of art
works of art
Reference number:
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.
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.
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Date:
printed 1762
printed 1762
Title:
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.
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.
Form:
works of art
works of art
Date:
printed 1762
printed 1762
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
