Print Description
‘Vue du Palais du Prince de Liechtenstein a Vienne.’
Etching / engraving, hand coloured. Backed by colour paper for liminated effect by use os backlight on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 41,5 x 30,5 cm. (16,3 x 12 inch). Image size: 39,5 x 29 cm. (15,6 x 11,4 inch).
Source unknown, to be determined. This is an optical print, also called ?vue optique? or ?vue d?optique?, which were made to be viewed through a Zograscope, or other devices of convex lens and mirrors, all of which produced an optical illusion of depth.
Made by ‘Anonymous’ after own design. Engraver and publisher: ?A Paris, chez Basset Rue St. Jacques ?? The Basset firm was an important publisher located on rue Saint-Jacques, active from 1700 to 1865. The Basset?s published a variety of prints: from luxurious art prints, optical prints to inexpensive prints, children prints and even wallpaper. They smartly adapted and manoeuvered through changing political times.
Condition: Good, given age. Light soiling. Trimmed to image. Attached to cardboard. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Keywords: OPTICAL PRINT-PRINCE OF LIECHTENSTEIN-PALACE-VIENNA-AUSTRIA-OLD BUILDING-PEOPLE
RBOS-T.20-Large
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