Print Description
This optical print shows the castle and gardens of Villette in Condecourt, near Paris, France. It is one of the most historical castles of France. We see people walking, huge hedges and statues.
Made by an anonymous engraver/artist.
Medium: Etching / engraving, handcoloured on handlaid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 37.5 x 21.2 cm (14.76 x 8.35 inch). Image size: 34 x 18.5 cm. (13.39 x 7.28 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Mounted on cardboard. New edges attached and coloured for optical purpusses. Loss of colour in the air. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
CASTLE-GARDEN-VILLETTE-CONDECOURT-PARIS-FRANCE-PEOPLE WALKING-FOUNTAINS-HEDGES-STATUES | RBOS-A9-20
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
This attractive optical print (vue d’optique) was published ca 1770.
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