The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration and foxing to the paper. Tear to the paper to the upper left. Scratches across the paper, most notably to the sky. Marks and scuffs to the frame.
26 x 40cm (10.2" x 15.7")Framed Size: 31 x 45cm (12.2" x 17.7")
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'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.
| SKU | st881 |
|---|---|
| Frame Colour | black |
| Artist | Vue d'Optique |
| Date | 18th Century |
| Dimensions | 26.0 x 40.0cm |
| Medium | Engraving |
| Style | Realism |
| Subject | Architecture & Cityscapes |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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