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C1760
L’Eglise du Ouest et la Boucherie, a Amsterdam
Artist:
Chereau
View of Amsterdam’s Keizersgracht canal. Vue Optic 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 … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
L’Eglise du Ouest et la Boucherie, a Amsterdam
Date:
C1760
Artist:
Chereau
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Copper engraving with original hand colouring.
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1760
Description:
View of Amsterdam’s Keizersgracht canal.
Vue Optic
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, creating a veritable “view” for the onlooker
