Bedrijf Uit Een Geschiedkundig Tooneel Stuk, In Een Chineeschen Schouwburg Vertoond.
(China, Chinese Empire, Costumes, Theatre, Ceremony, Royal Court Plays).
Issued Amsterdam, 1799 by J. Allart. Engraved by R. Vinkeles. Drawn by W. Alexander.
Lovely and very uncommon late 18th century antique engraved Chinese cultural view.
Depicts a number of traditional Chinese costumes as they were worn over 300 years ago. Lanterns hang in background, architectural background, group of musicians and burning incense suggest a ceremony or public performance of the highest order.
Slight dustiness and overall toning, minor light surface age wear, but still overall an entirely pleasing example.
Original fold lines as issued.
Sheet measures c. 12" x 8"
Engraved area measures c. 9 1/2" x 7 1/2".
Graesse, Tresor de livres rares et Prec ., v. VI, 488. (noting it as being very rare at that time).
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. I, pg. 21.
[R21097]
Bedrijf Uit Een Geschiedkundig Tooneel Stuk, In Een Chineeschen Schouwburg Vertoond.
(China, Chinese Empire, Costumes, Theatre, Ceremony, Royal Court Plays).
Issued Amsterdam, 1799 by J. Allart. Engraved by R. Vinkeles. Drawn by W. Alexander.
Lovely and very uncommon late 18th century antique engraved Chinese cultural view.
Depicts a number of traditional Chinese costumes as they were worn over 300 years ago. Lanterns hang in background, architectural background, group of musicians and burning incense suggest a ceremony or public performance of the highest order.
Slight dustiness and overall toning, minor light surface age wear, but still overall an entirely pleasing example.
Original fold lines as issued.
Sheet measures c. 12" x 8"
Engraved area measures c. 9 1/2" x 7 1/2".
Graesse, Tresor de livres rares et Prec ., v. VI, 488. (noting it as being very rare at that time).
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. I, pg. 21.
[R21097]
