Antique Optical Print of the Coast of Zeeland, the Netherlands

Antique print titled 'Vue des Côtes de Zelande, du côté du Nord'. View of the coast of Zeeland, the Netherlands. 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.

Condition: Fair. Age-related toning. Shows some wear, foxing and toning. Vertical folding line in image, blank verso. Please study images carefully.

Date: c.1780

Overall size: 52 x 36 cm.