Hand-Coloured European City Views, circa 1790

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Vues D'Optique: a collection of hand-coloured engravings…
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Vues D'Optique: a collection of hand-coloured engravings depicting views in various European cities, namely Rome, Paris and the Hague comprising the Trevi fountain, Saint Peters Basilica, Porte Saint-Martin, the gardens at Versailles, Porte St. Denis, and the Buyten Hof (Hague); circa 1790, all approx. 29 x 41 cm; framed and glazed individually, each overall 49.5 x 62 cm. (6 items), Vue d'optique (French), vue perspective or perspective view refers to a genre of etching popular during the second half of the 18th century and into the 19th. Vues d'optique were specifically developed to provide the illusion of depth when viewed through a zograscope, also known as an 'optical diagonal machine' or viewers with similar functions.

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  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.

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