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A four panel copperplate engraving: a) 'a prospect of the road in the bay of sierra liona', b) 'the high …
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A four panel copperplate engraving: a) 'a prospect of the road in the bay of sierra liona', b) 'the high lands of sierra liona, on the south, the cape tagrain at e1/4 ne, about 8 leagues', c) 'negros going aboard ships with provisions in their canoes', and d) vignette of life in a local village. The portuguese originally gave sierra leone its name, because of the shape of the mountains behind the river estuary. Despite treacherous rocks and shoals at the river mouth, this was in fact the best natural harbour on an otherwise surf-bound coast. This print originates from vol. V. Awnsham & john churchill’s; ‘a collection of voyages & travels’ 1732 edition artists and engravers: born in the netherlands, johannes kip settled in england around 1690. He was a topographical engraver most famous for his depictions of country houses in the book; ‘britannia illustrata’ on which he collaborated with leonard knyff (1707). Although this is his most well known work, he was a prolific artist who worked on many other important projects and commissions, including the illustrations for churchill’s ‘voyages’ featured here. Date: 1732 overall size: 42.7 x 34.5 cm. Image size: 34 x 25 cm. this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution
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- Dimensions
- 16.54ʺW × 13.39ʺH
- Period
- Early 18th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Condition: Good. General … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Condition: Good. General age-related toning, marginal tears. Please study image carefully. less
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