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C1760
106e Vue Perspective de la Superbe Place de St. Marc a Venice.
Fine c.18th vue Optic of Piazza San Marco, Venice, with the western facade of St Mark’s Basilica on the right of the image and the clock tower at centre. Vue Optic:Â During the c.18th “vues d’optique” became extremely popular in England … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
106e Vue Perspective de la Superbe Place de St. Marc a Venice.
Date:
C1760
Artist:
Unknown
Condition:
Small repaired tear at left sheet edge, minor spotting, otherwise in good condition.
Technique:
Copper engraving with original hand colouring.
Image Size:
390mm
x 250mm
Paper Size:
436mm
x 305mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1760
Description:
Fine c.18th vue Optic of Piazza San Marco, Venice, with the western facade of St Mark’s Basilica on the right of the image and the clock tower at centre.
Vue Optic:Â During the c.18th “vues d’optique” became extremely popular in England and Europe. They capitalised on a market eager for the latest novelty. They were specifically designed to create the illusion of perspective when viewed with a zograscope or perspective glass. These viewing devices used a series of reflecting mirrors to enhance the illusion of depth in the print, creating a veritable “view” for the onlooker.
Collections:
Bibliotheque Nationale de France: Identifier : ark:/12148/btv1b6949449c
Bibliotheque Nationale de France: Identifier : ark:/12148/btv1b6949449c
