Name: Antique Print-NATIVE-AMERICAN-VILLAGE-PALISADE-SETTLEMENT-Goeree-Van der Aa-1707
SKU: PICTURA-01364
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Antique Print-NATIVE-AMERICAN-VILLAGE-PALISADE-SETTLEMENT-Goeree-Van der Aa-1707

€95.00

Engraving of a Native American settlement with circular palisades, numerous rounded dwellings, and a central longhouse. A watchtower is positioned at the entrance, and armed figures are seen running outside the walls. The settlement is set within a mountainous landscape.

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Description

Medium: Engraving on hand-laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 23 x 18 cm (9.06 x 7.09 inch). Image size: 18 x 13 cm. (7.09 x 5.12 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Slight foxing, some creasing and minor stains along edges. Original vertical fold as issued. Additional vertical fold lines. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

NATIVE AMERICAN SETTLEMENT, FORTIFIED VILLAGE, INDIGENOUS ARCHITECTURE, PIETER VAN DER AA, COLONIAL EXPLORATION, 18TH CENTURY ENGRAVING, AMERICAN HISTORY, EARLY AMERICA, TRIBAL COMMUNITIES, WALLED SETTLEMENTS | PCO-C50-10

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Naaukeurige Versameling der Gedenk-Waardigste Zee- en Land-Reysen, Leiden, 1707, by Pieter van der Aa. Pieter van der Aa (1659-1733) was a Dutch publisher best known for preparing maps and atlases, though he also printed pirated editions of foreign bestsellers and illustrated volumes. He also printed many maps that were often out of print, which he reissued.

Biography engraver: Jan Goeree (1670-1731) was a Dutch engraver, draughtsman, and author, mainly active in Amsterdam. He was a pupil of Gerard de Lairesse and created detailed historical engravings.