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[Kia Cheu or temple of the forefathers, China][Vue d'un temple Chinois : Le grand Kia-cheu de la Chine, ou Temple des Aïeux, préparé pour le Sacrifice solemnel, que les Chinois célébrent pour leurs Ancêtres, le 14. de la Lune d'Aoust [...]]
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Engraving with hand-colouring, sheet 305 x 465mm (12 x 18¼"). 18th century presentation for vue d'optiques: on board with borders darkened, concealing text.
Vue d'optique of a Chinese temple prepared for annual sacrifice held in honour of deceased ancestors, whose portraits are displayed around the temple. The custom was documented by European travellers such as Bernard Picart, William Hurd and Charles August Goodrich. Vues d’optique are hand-colored etchings and engravings intended to be viewed through a convex lens. The devices, known variously as zograscopes, optiques, optical machines and peepshows, were an optical entertainment of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Vues d’optiques were rendered in high-key colour and dramatic linear perspective, which enhanced the illusion of three-dimensionality when viewed through the lens.
[Ref: 41206] £240.00
Engraving with hand-colouring, sheet 305 x 465mm (12 x 18¼"). 18th century presentation for vue d'optiques: on board with borders darkened, concealing text.
Vue d'optique of a Chinese temple prepared for annual sacrifice held in honour of deceased ancestors, whose portraits are displayed around the temple. The custom was documented by European travellers such as Bernard Picart, William Hurd and Charles August Goodrich. Vues d’optique are hand-colored etchings and engravings intended to be viewed through a convex lens. The devices, known variously as zograscopes, optiques, optical machines and peepshows, were an optical entertainment of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Vues d’optiques were rendered in high-key colour and dramatic linear perspective, which enhanced the illusion of three-dimensionality when viewed through the lens.
[Ref: 41206] £240.00