Large Georgian Mahogany Zograscope Books - Philosophy housed in its original wood

housed in its original wood frame

Depth (at deepest point): 12cm

'The Roman Poets Of The Augustan Age

Height: 39cm

Width: 103cm

Large Georgian Mahogany Zograscope Books - Philosophy housed in its original woodA fantastic Georgian period mahogany zograscope of large proportions, c. 1780 1800 The zograscope is an 18th century optical device that enhances the sense of depth in flat pictures to create a form of 'virtual reality'. The viewer would use specially prepared prints ('Vues D'Optique') which had strong architectural perspective for maximum effect. However the zograscope will create the '3D' effect with 2D standard prints that have a strong perspective