Anamorphoscope and Anamorphoses

Anamorphoscope and Anamorphoses from c1790
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Title:
Anamorphoscope and Anamorphoses
Year
1970
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Three Anamorphoses, made between 1790 and 1800. These are hand-coloured engravings stuck to card, made in Holland, 18 x 19 cm. The image pictured shows a horseman. The Anamorphoscope (cylindrical mirror) for viewing these pictures is a copy of an original one held in the Cinematheque Francaise.