Alameda of Cadiz, Pl. 20 — Chereau

An evocative eighteenth-century hand-coloured optical print, offering a vibrant glimpse into the bustling port life of Cadiz, designed for immersive viewing.

Original title: Vue d'un côté de la Lameda de Cadis. Published by Witschmyther in London and Chereau in Paris, 1762. Plate No. 20.

This print belongs to the popular genre of vues d'optique, or optical prints, which were widely circulated across Europe. These prints were specifically created to be viewed through a zograscope, a device that enhanced their perspective and created a three-dimensional illusion, making distant lands feel closer to home.

Hand-coloured copperplate engraving. Sheet size approximately 28.0 × 42 cm. Good.