Antique Print with a View of Rufisque, Dakar, Senegal, 1747

Reference
CD-12354
Maker
Jakob van der Schley
Date
1747
Region
Africa
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
25.5 x 38.0 cm (10.0 x 15.0 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 220

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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