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Rare Early View of the Harbour of Peking or Beijing, Capital of China

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About the Item

Antique print titled 'Vue Persepective du pont et du Port de la Ville de Pekin, Ville de la Chine'. Rare antique print of a bridge in Peking (Beijing), China. 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: 12.41 in (31.5 cm)Width: 18.31 in (46.5 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c.1780
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. General age-related toning, some wear and soiling. Blank verso. Please study images carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-13295-31stDibs: LU3054331014232

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