Florence by Daumont (Paris) c. 1750
Daumont was a Paris-based print publisher and seller, active during the second half of the 18th century. While little is known about his personal life, he is primarily recognised for publishing optical prints (known in French as vues d'optique) — a popular form of visual entertainment in the 18th century.
These optical prints were specially designed for use in peep boxes (also known as zograscopes or optical viewers), devices that created an illusion of depth when the prints were viewed through a lens or mirror.
Vue d'Optique Representant: Major Curia de Arno, Florentiae - La Grande Place de Arno à Florence
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Florence by Daumont (Paris).
Title: Vue d'Optique Representant: Major Curia de Arno, Florentiae - La Grande Place de Arno à Florence
A Paris chez Daumont rue St. Martin.
Date: c. 1750.
Copper engraving, printed on paper.
Image size: 300 x 440mm (11¾ x 17¼ inches).
Sheet size: 325 x 475mm (12¾ x 18¾ inches).
Verso: Blank.
Condition: Original coloured, excellent.
Condition Rating: A+.
Separate publication.
Daumont was a Paris-based print publisher and seller, active during the second half of the 18th century. While little is known about his personal life, he is primarily recognised for publishing optical prints (known in French as vues d'optique) — a popular form of visual entertainment in the 18th century.
These optical prints were specially designed for use in peep boxes (also known as zograscopes or optical viewers), devices that created an illusion of depth when the prints were viewed through a lens or mirror.
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