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Antique Print of the City and Fortress of Kachao in Guinea Bissau, Africa, 1747
$260
€230 · £195
Original print, not a reproduction.
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- Date
- 1747
- Sheet size
- 10 × 7.7 in (25.4 × 19.6 cm)
- Condition
- Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully.
- Collection
- Sieges & fortresses
- Era
- 1700 to 1789, Wars of the line
- Stock no.
- f_29263212
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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