Lot 08595

“Vue de Constantinople, Ville de la Romanie Capitale de lEmpire des Turcs / A Paris chez Mondhare rue S. Jacques a lHotel Saumur”.

Optical view of Constantinople. “Optical views” were engraving that could be viewed with the aid of a box equipped with magnifying glasses, offering the impression of relief. They were popular in 18th century, before overtaken by the magic lantern and later by the stereoscopic images. These Dim. 37x24cm, attached in passe-partout.