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.
architecture temporaire
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.
architecture temporaire
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.
architecture temporaire
printed 1782
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.
architecture temporaire
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.
architecture temporaire
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.
architecture temporaire
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.
architecture temporaire
printed 1785
Etching of Palazzi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1785
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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.
architecture temporaire
PH1982:0808:009
Description:
- The terraces of the former terrace garden of the park of Marly-le-Roi appear in photographs PH1982:0808:009 and PH1982:0808:010 (Oxford Companion to Gardens, pp. 355-357).
architecture de paysage, ingénierie
1981
View of Parc de Marly-le-Roi showing an artificial lake bordered by topiary in the background, France
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PH1982:0808:009
Description:
- The terraces of the former terrace garden of the park of Marly-le-Roi appear in photographs PH1982:0808:009 and PH1982:0808:010 (Oxford Companion to Gardens, pp. 355-357).
architecture de paysage, ingénierie
PH1982:0808:010
Description:
- The terraces of the former terrace garden of the park of Marly-le-Roi appear in photographs PH1982:0808:009 and PH1982:0808:010 (Oxford Companion to Gardens, pp. 355-357).
architecture de paysage, ingénierie
1981
View of a an artificial lake bordered by topiary, Parc de Marly-le-Roi, France
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PH1982:0808:010
Description:
- The terraces of the former terrace garden of the park of Marly-le-Roi appear in photographs PH1982:0808:009 and PH1982:0808:010 (Oxford Companion to Gardens, pp. 355-357).
architecture de paysage, ingénierie
PH1979:0447.04:001-089
architecture, ingénierie, militaire, sculpture, topographique
between 1857 and 1896
architecture, ingénierie, militaire, sculpture, topographique
DR1988:0437:015
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina in the form of a small single-storey tempietto is dedicated to peace. The tempietto is raised up on clouds and surrounded by various mythological figures including satyrs, and other animals such as a camel and a horse. The four women at the lower left and lower right might represent the four continents.
architecture temporaire
printed 1749
Etching of Specchi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1749
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DR1988:0437:015
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina in the form of a small single-storey tempietto is dedicated to peace. The tempietto is raised up on clouds and surrounded by various mythological figures including satyrs, and other animals such as a camel and a horse. The four women at the lower left and lower right might represent the four continents.
architecture temporaire
DR1983:0858
architecture
1798
Design for Bagshot Park, Surrey: plan elevation and section for the gate and attached lodges
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DR1983:0858
architecture
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
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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.
architecture temporaire