C1760

Bal Chinois donne par l’empereur une fois tous les ans aux jours gras

$A 300

Rare C18th vue d’optique of an annual ‘ball’ given by the Chinese Emperor. During the C18th “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 … Read Full Description

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S/N: DEC-1760-VOP-11–185378

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Full Title:

Bal Chinois donne par l’empereur une fois tous les ans aux jours gras

Date:

C1760

Artist:

Unknown

Condition:

In good condition.

Technique:

Copper engraving with original hand colouring

Image Size:

390mm

x 250mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1760

Description:

Rare C18th vue d’optique of an annual ‘ball’ given by the Chinese Emperor.

During the C18th “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.