Antique Print-TRAJAN’S COLUMN-ROME-MEMORIAL-Basset-ca. 1760

Handcoloured engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: Duluat on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 48.5 x 32.5 cm. The image size is ca. 39.5 x 25.5 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 19.1 x 12.8 inch. The image size is ca. 15.6 x 10 inch.

Antique print, titled: ‘Vue de la Colonne Trajane a Rome’ – Optical view of the Trajan’s Column in Rome and the surrounding structures. This print originates from: Original antique print published by Basset in Paris, France ca. 1760. 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. Ref: Published by Basset. Artists and Engravers: Made by ‘Basset’ after an anonymous artist. 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: Excellent, given age. Margins faintly soiled. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: ANTIQUE PRINT-TRAJAN’S COLUMN-ROME-MEMORIAL-BASSET

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