Gezicht op de Télégraphe op Montmartre 1798 - 1856

Frederick Nash's "Gezicht op de Télégraphe op Montmartre" (1798-1856) is a detailed black and white print showcasing the "Télégraphe de Montmartre", a semaphore tower located on the hill of Montmartre in Paris. The print captures the tower's imposing structure against a cloudy sky, with a small figure for scale in the foreground. This artwork offers a glimpse into the historical use of semaphore technology for communication, while simultaneously depicting a recognizable Parisian landmark.