Views of Africa · 18th century
€ 220
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Age-related toning, Original folding lines, blank verso. Please review the images for further condition details.
Antique print titled 'Vue de Rufisco - Gezigt van Rufisco'. View of Rufisque, Dakar, Senegal. This print originates from 'Historische beschryving der reizen, of Nieuwe en volkoome verzameling van de aller-waardigste en zeldsaamste Zee- en Landtogten' by P. de Hondt.
Artists and Engravers: Engraved by Jakob van der Schley (Amsterdam 1715-1779), a Dutch draughtsman and engraver. He studied under Bernard Picart and became heavily influenced by his style.
Condition: Good, age-related toning, Original folding lines, blank verso. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1747
Overall size: 38 x 25.5 cm.
Image size: 28 x 19.5 cm.
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