Vue d'une partie du Bois de la Have

Perspective view Bois de la Haye [the Hague]

Published by Wichnyther, London, 1766

About this Item

11" x 16" Antique hand colored engraving. Perspective views , or "optical views" were popular in the eighteenth century and when viewed through an 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 hand-coloring that looked appealing when viewed in low light. Slight marginal foxing in the lower right corner. Seller Inventory # 008345

Bibliographic Details

Title: Vue d'une partie du Bois de la Have

Publisher: Wichnyther, London

Publication Date: 1766

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Very Good