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- Paris - Collection of the Optical Views

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Collection of antique optical views from the XVIIIth and early XIXth Century

A unique collection of more than 1000 antique optical views. Now available online.

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of the French Academy in Rome (Italy)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03816

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of the Place Royale in Bordeaux (France)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03817

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of the Château de Vincennes (France)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03818

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of Pont Royal and Pont Neuf in Paris (France)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03819

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of the Seville Cathedral and the Casa Lonja (Spain)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03820

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of Interior of the Basilica of St Paul in Rome (Italy)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03821

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of Rouen on the Port side (France)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03822

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of the Grand Canal in the Palace of Fontainebleau (France)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03823

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of Bordeaux near the château Trompette (France)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03824

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of Meudon Castle near Paris (France)

Unknown publisher [c. 1780]
Inventory N° : FR-03825

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1780

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of Rotenturmtor and Hauptmaut in Vienna (Austria)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03826

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of the Cathedral of Chartres (France)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03827

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of the St. Peter's Basilica (Vatican City)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03828

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of the Dôme des Invalides and the Ecole Militaire in Paris (France)

Unknown publisher [c. 1780]
Inventory N° : FR-03829

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1780

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of the St Mark's Square in Venice (Italy)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03830

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of Alexandria (Egypt)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03831

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of a Ship destroyed by Lightning on the St. Lawrence River (Canada)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03832

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of Pont de la Tournelle in Paris (France)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03833

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of the Stone Bridge in Rouen (France)

Unknown publisher [c. 1780]
Inventory N° : FR-03834

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1780

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of Lange Voorhout in The Hague (Holland)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03835

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of the Flower Market in London (England)

Unknown publisher [c. 1780]
Inventory N° : FR-03836

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1780

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of the Port in Cayenne (French Guiana)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03837

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Theater decoration representing a Sepulchral Gallery

Unknown publisher [c. 1780]
Inventory N° : FR-03838

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1780

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of the Port of Jersey (Channel Islands)

Robert Sayer [c. 1759]
Inventory N° : FR-03839

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time, drawn by P. Brookes and engraved by P. Angier. Published by Robert Sayer in London circa 1759

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of the Delft Canal in The Hague (Holland)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03840

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of Port of Rotterdam (Holland)

Louis-Joseph Mondhare [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03841

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published by Louis-Joseph Mondhare in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of the Tower of London from the Thames (England)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03842

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in London circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of the Fontanka River in Saint Petersburg (Russia)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03843

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of the Siege of Tournai by the French armies (Holland)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03844

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of the Moritzburg Castle in Saxony (Germany)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03845

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of Cartagena (Spain)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03846

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of Madrid (Spain)

Unknown publisher [c. 1760]
Inventory N° : FR-03847

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in London circa 1760

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of Alcázar of Toledo (Spain)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03848

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of Havana (Cuba)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03849

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of the Hermitage Rose of Lima (Peru)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03850

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of Amsterdam (Holland)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03851

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time, drawn by Peter Van Ryne and engraved by T. Bowles. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of Amsterdam (Holland)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03852

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of St Mark's Square in Venice (Italy)

Lachaussée, Daumont & Basset [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03853

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper heightened with watercolor at that time. Published by Lachaussée, Daumont & Basset in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of the Church St Mary-le-Bow in London - Cheapside (England)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03854

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of Nanjing (China)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03855

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of Lisbon (Portugal)
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XVIIIth Century
Optical view of Hampton Court Bridge (England)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03857

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of sailboats

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03858

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time after Van de Velde. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of Ponte Sant'Angelo and Castle Sant'Angelo in Rome (Italy)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03859

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of Porte Saint Martin in Paris (France)

Lachaussée, Daumont & Basset [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03860

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper heightened with watercolor at that time. Published by Lachaussée, Daumont & Basset in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of Grand Canal at Venice (Italy)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03861

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of a Shipyard

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03862

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770

XVIIIth Century
Optical view of Port of Rotterdam (Holland)

Unknown publisher [c. 1770]
Inventory N° : FR-03863

XVIIIth century optical view in original watercolors. Original copper plate engraving on laid paper with watermark heightened with watercolor at that time. Published in Paris circa 1770