Siege de Bergopzoom Commande par Mr. Le Marcehcal de Lowendal

Perspective View Siege of Bergen op Zoom

Published by Chez Basset

About this Item

Antique copper engraving circa 1750 measuring 9.67" x 17". The city was taken by the French (1747) during the War of the Austrian Succession. Perspective views, or "optical views" were popular in the eighteenth century and when viewed through a n optical device called a zograscope, they had an appearance of three-dimensional depth. if the zograscope had a lens only, the print had to be held vertically for viewing, and it was frequently attached to stiff backing. If it had a lens and a mirror, the print could lie flat on the table, but would be seen as a mirror image. For this reason, many perspective prints had a title printed in reverse at the top of the image. Many had strong coloring that looked appealing when viewed in low light. A fresh clean engraving with just a little marginal dusting and a few spots on the back. Seller Inventory # 008344

Bibliographic Details

Title: Siege de Bergopzoom Commande par Mr. Le ...

Publisher: Chez Basset

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Very Good