Antique Print of the Pagoda of Toranga by Van Schley, 1758

Reference
PCT-5423
Maker
Jakob van der Schley
Date
1758
Region
Asia
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
25.5 x 19.0 cm (10.0 x 7.5 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 80

Antique print titled ‘Pagoda de Toranga - Pagode van Toranga‘. This print depicts the pagoda of Toranga, Japan. Originates from a Dutch edition of 'Histoire générale des voyages' by Antoine-François Prévost.

Artists and Engravers: Engraved by J. van Schley. Jakob van der Schley (Amsterdam, 1715-1779) was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver, who studied under Bernard Picart, and whose style he subsequently copied.

Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: 1758 Overall size: 19 x 25.5 cm. Image size: 13 x 18 cm.

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