Antique Print of the City and Fortress of Kachao in Guinea Bissau, Africa, 1747

Reference
CD-12292
Maker
Jakob van der Schley
Date
1747
Region
Africa
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
25.4 x 19.6 cm (10.0 x 7.7 in)
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 230

Antique print titled 'Gezigt van de Stad en 't Fort van Kachao'. View of the city and Fortress of Kachao, Guinea Bissau, Africa. Engraved by J. van Schley for a Dutch edition of 'l'Histoire Generale des Voyages', by Antoine François Prévost (the Abbé Prévost).

Artists and Engravers: Jakob van der Schley (Amsterdam 1715-1779) was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver. He studied under Bernard Picart and became heavily influenced by his style.

Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully. Date: 1747 Overall size: 19.6 x 25.4 cm. Image size: 14 x 19.8 cm.

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