Description

Original etching/engraving on a verge type handlaid paper. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 19 x 25 cm. The image size is ca. 17.5 x 21 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 7.5 x 9.8 inch. The image size is ca. 6.9 x 8.3 inch.

Original antique print: Plate no.XXIII: ‘Poissons d’Amboine.’ (Fishes of Ambon.) 205. Ikan Kalkoen Sowanggi Djantan / Kalkoensche Haan Toveraar. 206. Bilalang Laoet Betina / Wyfje van de Zee-springhaan. 207. Ikan Marosi. 208. Ikan Kalkoen Sowanggi Betina / Kalkoensche Tover-hen. 209. Ikan Maloeame. 210. Ikan Doerian / Egel. 211. Ikan Hama Betina / Wyfje van den Visch Hama. 212. Kambing Biroe / Blauwe Bok. 213. Ikan Dodinga. 214. Ikan Toetombo Eloc / Fraeja Doos. This original engraving originates from ‘Historische Beschryving der Reizen, of Nieuwe of Volkome Verzameling van de allerwaardigste en zeldzaamste zee- en land-togten [ï¿½]’, volume 21. This is a continuation of Abbe Prevost’s work ‘Histoire Generale des Voyages’, published in Amsterdam by Roman, De Groot, Loveringh, et al (1767).Artists and Engravers: Engraved by Jakob van der Schley (Amsterdam, 1715-1779). Van der Schley was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver, who studied under Bernard Picart, and whose style he subsequently copied.

Condition: Very good, given age. Top edge (margin and top of the image) thumbed. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: ANTIQUE PRINT-AMBON-SOUTHEAST ASIA-TROPICAL FISH-XXIII-SCHLEY-BELLIN-ROMAN

(PCO) C271-19