Antique Print of the Village of Kya Kya in China, 1746

Reference
BG-09435
Maker
Jakob van der Schley
Date
1746
Region
Asia
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
27.0 x 21.0 cm (10.6 x 8.3 in)
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 130

Antique print China titled 'Village de Kya Kya, Dorp Kya-Kya'. Decorative panoramic view of the village Kya Kya, China. This print originates from Prevost's 'Histoire Generale des Voyages' (Paris 1746-1759).

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, please study image carefully. Date: 1746 Overall size: 21 x 27 cm. Image size: 14 x 21 cm.

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