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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.
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.
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Date:
printed 1764
printed 1764
Title:
Etching of Posi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1764
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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.
Etching of Posi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1764
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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.
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works of art
works of art
Date:
printed 1764
printed 1764
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Form:
works of art
works of art
Reference number:
DR1988:0437:037
DR1988:0437:037
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Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Date:
printed 1767
printed 1767
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works of art
works of art
Date:
printed 1767
printed 1767
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Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Form:
works of art
works of art
Reference number:
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.
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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Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Date:
printed 1769
printed 1769
Title:
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.
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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works of art
works of art
Date:
printed 1769
printed 1769
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Form:
works of art
works of art
Reference number:
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.
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.
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Date:
printed 1769
printed 1769
Title:
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.
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.
Form:
works of art
works of art
Date:
printed 1769
printed 1769
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Form:
works of art
works of art
Reference number:
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.
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.
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Date:
printed 1770
printed 1770
Title:
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.
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.
Form:
works of art
works of art
Date:
printed 1770
printed 1770
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Form:
works of art
works of art
Reference number:
DR1988:0437:041
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a pavilion, with stands for musicians on either side. The lower level of the macchina represents a series of fish stalls and the architecture is deliberately rusticated, with cracks in the masonry and vines growing on the arches. The upper level consists of one large and four small canopies held up with columns wrapped with wreaths.
DR1988:0437:041
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a pavilion, with stands for musicians on either side. The lower level of the macchina represents a series of fish stalls and the architecture is deliberately rusticated, with cracks in the masonry and vines growing on the arches. The upper level consists of one large and four small canopies held up with columns wrapped with wreaths.
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Date:
printed 1770
printed 1770
Title:
Etching of Posi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1770
Actions:
DR1988:0437:041
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a pavilion, with stands for musicians on either side. The lower level of the macchina represents a series of fish stalls and the architecture is deliberately rusticated, with cracks in the masonry and vines growing on the arches. The upper level consists of one large and four small canopies held up with columns wrapped with wreaths.
Etching of Posi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1770
Actions:
DR1988:0437:041
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a pavilion, with stands for musicians on either side. The lower level of the macchina represents a series of fish stalls and the architecture is deliberately rusticated, with cracks in the masonry and vines growing on the arches. The upper level consists of one large and four small canopies held up with columns wrapped with wreaths.
Form:
works of art
works of art
Date:
printed 1770
printed 1770
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Form:
works of art
works of art
Reference number:
DR1988:0437:042
DR1988:0437:042
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Date:
printed 1771
printed 1771
Form:
works of art
works of art
Date:
printed 1771
printed 1771
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Form:
works of art
works of art
Reference number:
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.
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.
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Date:
printed 1771
printed 1771
Title:
Etching of Posi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1771
Actions:
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.
Etching of Posi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1771
Actions:
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.
Form:
works of art
works of art
Date:
printed 1771
printed 1771
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Form:
works of art
works of art
Reference number:
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.
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.
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Date:
printed 1772
printed 1772
Title:
Etching of Posi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1772
Actions:
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.
Etching of Posi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1772
Actions:
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.
Form:
works of art
works of art
Date:
printed 1772
printed 1772
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Form:
works of art
works of art
Reference number:
DR1988:0437:045
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina represents a game market constructed in the form of a two-storey wall with a central archway. Shops selling game are separated by a giant order of rusticated columns.
DR1988:0437:045
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina represents a game market constructed in the form of a two-storey wall with a central archway. Shops selling game are separated by a giant order of rusticated columns.
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Date:
printed 1772
printed 1772
Title:
Etching of Posi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1772
Actions:
DR1988:0437:045
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina represents a game market constructed in the form of a two-storey wall with a central archway. Shops selling game are separated by a giant order of rusticated columns.
Etching of Posi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1772
Actions:
DR1988:0437:045
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina represents a game market constructed in the form of a two-storey wall with a central archway. Shops selling game are separated by a giant order of rusticated columns.
Form:
works of art
works of art
Date:
printed 1772
printed 1772
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
