French School, 18th Century Six Vues d'Optique of European Gardens and Villas Identified within the plates, most signed "chez Basset" within the plates l.r. Hand-colored engravings, sight sizes to 12 x 16 3/4 in. (30.5 x 42.5 cm), framed. Condition: Toning, some with staining and fox marks, not examined out of frames. N.B. Vues d'optique prints were popular souvenirs for European travelers in the 18th century. The hand-colored engravings were enjoyed and shared at home using an optical viewing device known as a zograscope or viewfinder comprised of a lens and a mirror which reversed the image and enhanced the sense of depth.
French School, 18th Century Six Vues d'Optique of European Gardens and Villas Identified within the plates, most signed "chez Basset" within the plates l.r. Hand-colored engravings, sight sizes to 12 x 16 3/4 in. (30.5 x 42.5 cm), framed. Condition: Toning, some with staining and fox marks, not examined out of frames. N.B. Vues d'optique prints were popular souvenirs for European travelers in the 18th century. The hand-colored engravings were enjoyed and shared at home using an optical viewing device known as a zograscope or viewfinder comprised of a lens and a mirror which reversed the image and enhanced the sense of depth.
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