Hand-colored optical print by Jean-François Daumont, circa 1770
€225.00
This authentic antique print, measuring 30 cm × 24 cm , created by Jean-François Daumont as a fine example of Hand-colored optical print work from the 18th Century (1700s).
Published by Daumont, it is preserved in Very Good condition and displays remarkable period craftsmanship.
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This vintage Westminster Abbey engraving shows Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret’s Church in London. Daumont published this hand-colored optical print in Paris around 1770. The vue d’optique creates a 3D effect for peep boxes. It measures 39 by 24 cm (image). The condition is very good. Collectors love these perspective views for their depth and color. Westminster Abbey holds great historic importance in England. Own this vintage Westminster Abbey engraving to display 18th-century London art.
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Jean-François Daumont (active 1740–1775) was a French publisher and print seller based in Paris. He specialized in vue d’optique prints—engravings designed for optical viewing devices. Daumont produced detailed city views, landmarks, and architectural scenes across Europe. His works feature exaggerated perspective for 3D effects when viewed through lenses. Collectors value his colorful prints for their artistic quality and 18th-century historical insight.
During the 18th century, mapmaking became more scientific and precise. Improved instruments like the telescope and chronometer helped cartographers increase accuracy, shifting maps from decorative art to factual documents. Copperplate engraving stayed as the main printing method, producing fine lines, while hand-coloring added visual impact. French cartographers, such as the Cassini family, led national surveys with geodetic measurements and triangulation, while Dutch mapmakers like Joan Blaeu enhanced printing and atlas quality, ushering in a golden age of atlases.
Maps began including more information and notes to help users, and ornate decorations mostly gave way to scientific clarity, except for cartouches and borders. National and colonial ambitions guided map production to aid navigation and territorial claims. By the late 18th century, large-scale surveys set modern cartography standards. Today, 18th-century maps mix scientific knowledge with artistry, are prized by collectors, and have influenced later cartographic methods. They offer insights into Enlightenment exploration and geography.
| Dimensions | 30 × 24 cm |
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| Published by | Daumont |
| Publish Date | circa 1770 |
| Technique | Hand-colored optical print |
| Frame | No Frame |
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Smaller prints are shipped in acid-free, flat protective packaging, while larger works are securely rolled and sent in a sturdy tube to preserve their condition.
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Our highest classification. These prints are clean, bright, and exceptionally well-preserved, featuring a strong and crisp image. No notable imperfections.
Prints in this condition show a clean, sharp image. Paper quality or margin size may vary slightly. Minor age-related characteristics, such as small wormholes, light toning, or tiny separations may be present depending on the print date.
No major imperfections. Any minor flaws or historical repairs are fully noted in the product description. Overall a well-preserved and collectible piece.
These prints show noticeable imperfections such as foxing, weaker image strength, or longer separations, but remain collectible. All visible characteristics are clearly described.
