View of Dover at Low Tide — Daumont

An evocative eighteenth-century hand-coloured optical print, capturing the bustling activity of Dover's harbour and its iconic castle at low tide.

Original French title: Vue de Douvres prise du rivage à marée basse. Published by Jean-François Daumont, Paris, c. 1770.

Vues d'optique were popular printed entertainments designed to be viewed through a zograscope, creating an illusion of three-dimensional depth. This print exemplifies the genre's detailed topographical views, offering a glimpse into eighteenth-century coastal life.

Hand-coloured copperplate engraving. Sheet size approximately 28.0 × 53 cm. Very Good.