Balth Frederic Leizelt engraver (Augsburg Late 18th Century) Vue de Philadelphie

Balth Frederic Leizelt, engraver (Augsburg, Late 18th Century) Vue de Philadelphie Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Copper print engraving with hand-coloring on paper, this view or vue d'optique was designed to create the illusion of perspective when viewed with a zograscope using a series of reflecting mirrors to enhance the illusion of depth in the print. The view was a fictitious illustration by an artist to portray an image of American scenes at the time of the Revolution. It was inexpensive entertainment for citizens in England and Europe to view these images the drawing room, print shops, and traveling fairs; sheet size 12 1/2 x 16 7/8 in., in a later black painted wood frame. Condition: Creases, toning, light stains, minor foxing.