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Antique Print of an Army in the Woods., Riding an Elephant in Ceylon, 1726
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Antique Print of an Army in the Woods., Riding an Elephant in Ceylon, 1726

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$250 · €220

Original print, not a reproduction.

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Date
1726
Sheet size
13.2 × 8.3 in (33.5 × 21 cm)
Condition
Good. General age-related toning and some foxing. Please study image carefully.
Collection
Uniforms & regiments
Era
1700 to 1789, Wars of the line
Stock no.
f_29584862

Untitled print of several figures in the woods, one sitting on an elephant. Text on verso. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn.

Artists and Engravers: François Valentijn (1666-1727), a missionary, worked at Amboina from 1684 to 1694 and 1705 to 1713 and travelled extensively in the VOC's lands.

Condition: Good, general age-related toning and some foxing. Please study image carefully.

Date: 1726

Overall size: 21 x 33.5 cm.

Image size: 17.5 x 15 cm.

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