"18th Century Optical View. Watercolor Engraving By"
18th century watercolor enhanced engraving. This beautiful optical view represents the "superb Petersburg gallery in Russia". The colors are still vibrant. It is sold with a speckled effect frame and decorated with a marie-louise. These perspective engravings, enhanced with watercolor, were contemplated through a Zoograscope to create the illusion of relief, much appreciated in the 18th century, they are a testimony of the Enlightenment. Dimensions: frame: 58.7 cm X 44.2 cm sight engraving: 45 cm X 30.2 cm Shipping and protection costs in metropolitan France 30 euros, other destinations contact us.