Description: This print originates from Prevost's 'Histoire Generale des Voyages' (Paris 1746-1759).
Artists and Engravers: Engraved by or after J. v. Schley. 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.
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Subject: Title: 'Engelsch-Kasteel te Anamabo.' This original print shows: a view of the English fort Anomabu, on the coast in Ghana (Central Africa).
Condition: Very good given age. Vertical fold, as issued. Some soiling of the margins. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 30.5 x 22.5 cm. The image size is ca. 29.5 x 21 cm. Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 12 x 8.9 inch. The image size is ca. 11.6 x 8.3 inch.
Medium: Etching/engraving on a verge type handlaid paper.
Location: A254-16
SKU: TPC 42125.1
Section: TPC-MASTERPRINTS
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