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Rare Print of the Pearl Bastion of Castle Batavia in the Dutch East Indies, 1770
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Antique print titled 'Prospect von der Bastion Perl langst der Courtine des Castells Batavia / Vue de la Bastion Perl de Batavie.' View of the Parel Bastion (Pearl Bastion) of Castle Batavia, present day Djakarta, Indonesia. 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.
Artists and Engravers: Francois Xavier Habermann (1721-1796), German engraver. Published at: Negoce comun de l'Academie Imperiale d'Empire des Arts libereaux.
Condition: General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1770
Overall size: 39.5 x 28.5 cm.
Image size: 39 x 24 cm.
Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space.
- Dimensions:Height: 11.42 in (29 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1770
- Condition:Condition: General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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