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Vue d'Optique - 18th Century Engraving A View of the Cathedral in Florence
Description
Condition
The condition is typical for a picture of this age including discolouration and foxing to the paper. Tear to the upper centre. Marks and scuffs to the frame.
Size
28 x 43.5cm (11.0" x 17.1")Framed Size: 33 x 48cm (13.0" x 18.9")
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.See More Like This
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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.
| SKU | st876 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vue d'Optique |
| Date | 18th Century |
| Dimensions | 28.0 x 43.5cm |
| Medium | Engraving |
| Style | Realism |
| Subject | Architecture & Cityscapes |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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