C1750

Vue Perspective de l’Universite d’Augsbourg fonde par l’Eveque Julien.

Artist:

Basset

$A 295

C18th engraving of Augsburg University, Germany. During the C18th vue d’optiques 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 … Read Full Description

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S/N: DEC-1760-VOP-23–215430

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Full Title:

Vue Perspective de l’Universite d’Augsbourg fonde par l’Eveque Julien.

Date:

C1750

Artist:

Basset

Condition:

One vertical crease small waterstain top tower, two ink spots right side.

Technique:

Copper engraving with original hand colouring.

Image Size:

420mm

x 285mm

Paper Size:

480mm

x 340mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1750

Description:

C18th engraving of Augsburg University, Germany.

During the C18th vue d’optiques 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.