Zograscopes |
During the 18th and 19th century the "optical prints" or "vues optiques" enjoyed great popularity not only in Europa but also in Japan. There were famous makers of optical viewingdevices and special engravings in Augsburg, Paris, and London. These "zograscopes", "Guckkasten" etc. basically consisted in a mirror reflecting the print and a magnifying lense. All converging lines were exaggerated in order to create a three dimensional impression.
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