DR1988:0437:042
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printed 1771
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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
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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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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
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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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DR1988:0437:045
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- 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.
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printed 1772
Etching of Posi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1772
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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.
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DR1988:0437:046
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- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a temple dedicated to peace. The temple appears to be centrally-planned, consisting of a square lower story crowned by a shallow dome similar to that of the Pantheon except that is roofed with fish-scale shingles. The front façade is in the form of a triumphal arch.
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printed 1773
Etching of Posi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1773
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DR1988:0437:046
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a temple dedicated to peace. The temple appears to be centrally-planned, consisting of a square lower story crowned by a shallow dome similar to that of the Pantheon except that is roofed with fish-scale shingles. The front façade is in the form of a triumphal arch.
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DR1988:0437:047
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- This etching of a fireworks construction or macchina represents a public celebration of the making of a poison antidote "che si fà nella Città di Venezia" (as it is done in Venice). The macchina consists of a pavilion raised on a base. The pavilion appears to be square, with a central opening a large smoking vat of theriaca. The top storey appears to be octagonal and is crowned by a tent. The relief on the front of the octagon shows a view of the Piazza San Marco and the Doge's Palace from the Molo.
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printed 1773
Etching of Posi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1773
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DR1988:0437:047
Description:
- This etching of a fireworks construction or macchina represents a public celebration of the making of a poison antidote "che si fà nella Città di Venezia" (as it is done in Venice). The macchina consists of a pavilion raised on a base. The pavilion appears to be square, with a central opening a large smoking vat of theriaca. The top storey appears to be octagonal and is crowned by a tent. The relief on the front of the octagon shows a view of the Piazza San Marco and the Doge's Palace from the Molo.
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DR1988:0437:048
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- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina represents Hercules in the Gardens of the Hesperides. The macchina is in the form of a three-bay garden pavilion with sculptures and fountains.
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printed 1774
Etching of Posi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1774
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DR1988:0437:048
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- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina represents Hercules in the Gardens of the Hesperides. The macchina is in the form of a three-bay garden pavilion with sculptures and fountains.
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DR1988:0437:049
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- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina represents a villa decorated with antique statues,including busts, hermes, and full figure works.
architecture temporaire
printed 1774
Etching of Posi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1774
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DR1988:0437:049
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina represents a villa decorated with antique statues,including busts, hermes, and full figure works.
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DR1988:0437:050
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- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina represents the Campidoglio (Capitol) decorated with drapery and trophies for a festival.
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printed 1775
Etching of Posi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1775
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DR1988:0437:050
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- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina represents the Campidoglio (Capitol) decorated with drapery and trophies for a festival.
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256 pages illustrations, maps (some color) 18 cm
London, J. Cape, 1965.
Sicily; travellers' guide. With 23 photos. by Herbert Spencer.
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256 pages illustrations, maps (some color) 18 cm
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London, J. Cape, 1965.