DR1988:0437:026
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a fortress which is meant to represent a "Cuccagna" (land of plenty) such as was created in the Two Sicilies. The fortress is decorated with trophies and with game, and is flanked by two fountains.
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printed 1757
Etching of Posi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1757
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DR1988:0437:026
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a fortress which is meant to represent a "Cuccagna" (land of plenty) such as was created in the Two Sicilies. The fortress is decorated with trophies and with game, and is flanked by two fountains.
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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.
architecture temporaire
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.
architecture temporaire
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.
architecture temporaire
printed 1760
Etching of Posi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1760
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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.
architecture temporaire
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.
architecture temporaire
printed 1760
Etching of Posi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1760
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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.
architecture temporaire
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.
architecture temporaire
printed 1761
Etching of Posi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1761
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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.
architecture temporaire
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
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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
DR1988:0437:032
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
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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
DR1988:0437:033
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of an elaborate pavilion representing the Gardens of the Hesperides. The pavilion is flanked by two fountains and surrounded by water.
architecture temporaire
printed 1765
Etching of Posi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1765
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DR1988:0437:033
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of an elaborate pavilion representing the Gardens of the Hesperides. The pavilion is flanked by two fountains and surrounded by water.
architecture temporaire
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.
architecture temporaire
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.
architecture temporaire
DR1988:0437:035
architecture temporaire
printed 1766
architecture temporaire