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Antique Optical Print of the Pyramides of, Egypt

About the Item

Antique print titled 'Les Pyramides de l'Egypte'. A vue d'optique of the pyramids of Egypt, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. 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 by Georg Balthasar Probst, circa 1780.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.5 in (29.2 cm)Width: 16.78 in (42.6 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1780
  • Condition:
    Replacements made. Image trimmed and mounted to board. Shows wear and soiling. Narrow margins. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-13399-11stDibs: LU3054333828282
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