Theatre Peepshow, ca 1730-1756 | Paper Theater or Diorama, made up of several sheets representing different scenes. This scene is at sea and shows several (sailing)ships and a rowing boat, 6 sheets.
Paper theater or diorama, made up out of several sheets representing different scenes. Together they form a three-dimensional view. Windows have been cut into the individual sheets to reveal details of the scene. The prints have been hand colored. Etchings and watercolor. Size of the sheets: 10,5 x 16 cm.
This theatre spectacle consists of 6 sheets, numbered on the back from 1 to 6. Complete set. It shows a harbour with people standing below the stone walls, a rowing boat in the front, seven sailing ships with flagues in top and at the back, at rough sea. The sailing boats are dated 17th early 18th century, spiegelschip, pinas of retourschip (zeilboot met rond achterschip).
Edges of the paper sheets a bit frayed and last sheet with some smudges but very attractive decorative paper art object.
SKU: BB110288
€ 872,00(€ 800,00
