Offered is a hand-colored Vue D'optique engraving. This was a popular form of entertainment in Europe in the 18th century where-in the prints were to be viewed with an "optical machine" - a lens used to magnify and create three dimensional depth.

The print captures a view of Westminster Palace prior to the fire of 1834 which transformed it into the Houses of Parliament as they exist today.

Sight 10 1/2 by 17 inches
Frame 18 5/8 by 24 5/8 inches


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The print is in acceptable condition with bold hand coloring. There is toning and creasing in the paper throughout. It is framed in an antique gold frame under a museum rag mat and protected with Conservation grade UV filtering glass.

Origin:
France

Materials & Techniques:
Engraving, Paper

Details:
Country of Origin: France
Art Subjects: Cityscape
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; The print is in acceptable condition with bold hand coloring. There is toning and creasing in the paper throughout. It is framed in an antique gold frame under a museum rag mat and protected with Conservation grade UV filtering glass.