J.B.C. Chatelain after G. Bickham Jr. - Engraving A View of the Gardens at Stow

Description

A delightful eighteenth-century "vue d'optique" engraving with hand colouring by Jean Baptiste Claude Chatelain (1710-1771) after George Bickham Jr. (c.1706-1771). The scene depicts the gardens of Stowe House, seat of the Earls Temple. Smartly presented in a black frame with a blue and gold inner edge. On paper.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including discolouration and foxing to the paper. Marks and scuffs to the frame.

Size

26 x 39.5cm (10.2" x 15.6")
Framed Size: 31 x 44.5cm (12.2" x 17.5")

Collection Information

A remarkable collection of 'vues d'optique' or 'perspective views.' Typically depicting cities, architecture, or landscapes, these eighteenth-century prints aimed to provide an illusion of depth, allowing the viewer to travel the world from the comfort of their own home. Each work is finely framed as a matching set and ready to hang.

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Artist Biography

'Vues d'Optique' or 'Perspective Views' became immensely popular across England and Europe during the eighteenth century. These prints were specifically designed to create a striking illusion of depth when viewed through a zograscope or perspective glass, which used a series of reflecting mirrors to enhance the illusion of depth in the print, creating a "view" for the onlooker. In their heyday they were a technical revolution; they could be seen in almost every fashionable drawing room, and were enjoyed by the poorer classes in print shops or at travelling fairs.