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Original Antique Optica Engraving of the Amstel Area in Amsterdam, Holland

About the Item

Antique print titled 'Le Binnen Amstel et la maison des Orphelins de la Diaconie, à Amsterdam'. View of the Amstel and the orphanage in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. 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. Published circa 1780.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.39 in (34 cm)Width: 20.67 in (52.5 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1780
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Age-related toning. Shows some wear and soiling mainly in margins. Blank verso. Please study images carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-13302-31stDibs: LU3054331014422
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