The exhibition design included two bespoke elliptical cases for the display of antique books showcasing the design work of Pergolesi and his notable contemporary Robert Adam.
Other exhibition furniture included a round bench to offer a place to sit and rest.
The show was conceived and curated by Julia Siemon of the J. Paul Getty Museum. Exhibition design was by Field Guide, with graphic design in collaboration with Kelly Sung and production by the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
All photographs courtesy of the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum unless noted otherwise.