Perspective view of Madrid. c. 1770
Prints called perspective views, or vues d’optique, were created specifically to be viewed with the perspective glass. These prints used dramatic linear perspectives to maximize the sense of depth. The titles mainly were printed backwards so that they could be read when reflected in the mirror. Perspective views mostly depicted foreign landscapes, street views, architectural interiors, and political or historical events.
Prospect des Sivade platzes zu Madrid / Vuë de la Fontaine et de la Place Sivade zu Madrid.
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Old, antique perspective view of New York.
Title: Prospect des Sivade platzes zu Madrid / Vuë de la Fontaine et de la Place Sivade zu Madrid.
B.F. Leizel sculp.
Engraver: B.F. Leizel.
Date: c. 1770.
Copper engraving, printed on paper.
Image size: 315 x 415mm (12.4 x 16.34 inches).
Sheet size: 365 x 450mm (14.37 x 17.72 inches).
Verso: Blank.
Condition: Original coloured, stain at lower centre.
Condition Rating: A.
Separate publication.
Prints called perspective views, or vues d’optique, were created specifically to be viewed with the perspective glass. These prints used dramatic linear perspectives to maximize the sense of depth. The titles mainly were printed backwards so that they could be read when reflected in the mirror. Perspective views mostly depicted foreign landscapes, street views, architectural interiors, and political or historical events.