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Perspective View of a Cannon Foundry – 18th-Century Hand-Colored Optical Print This vivid and highly detailed hand-colored engraving, created for … Read more Perspective View of a Cannon Foundry – 18th-Century Hand-Colored Optical Print This vivid and highly detailed hand-colored engraving, created for use in a zograscope or optical viewing device, depicts a bustling scene inside a grand vaulted cannon foundry or arsenal. The print, titled in four languages beneath the image, was designed to provide an immersive three-dimensional experience when viewed through a perspective machine—popular in 18th-century salons and parlors. It dates from around 1750–1780 and is attributed to Georg Balthasar Probst of Augsburg, a leading publisher of *vue d’optique* prints. Rendered in dramatic linear perspective, the engraving invites the viewer deep into the interior of an enormous armory. See less
- Dimensions
- 18.5ʺW × 13.39ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Condition Notes
- Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal … moreGood — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs\. Fair condition with strong coloring and a clear impression. Signs of age, including some handling creases and edge wear, particularly near the corners and middle fold. Minor toning in upper margin and a handwritten annotation in reverse at the top. less
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