Author: NIEUHOF, Joan.
Title: Kajutsiu.
Description: Amsterdam, Wolfgang, Waasberge, Boom, Van Someren & Goethals, 1693. Engraving depicting a view of the Chinese city of Kajutsiu (Gaoyou, Yangzhou, Jiangsu) with boats sailing along a channel at centre, numerous figures walking along a road on a raised bank at left, and with pagodas. Ca.19 x 31 cm. From: Het gezantschap der Neęrlandtsche Oost-Indische Compagnie, aan den grooten Tartarischen Cham, den tegenwoordigen keizer van China. - Joan Nieuhof (1618-1672) was a servant of the East India Company (VOC). The illustrations of Nieuhof's embassy to Peking were one inspiration for chinoiserie which became especially popular in the 18th century. Many artists and architects based their designs on his pictures. - (Small hole rep.). Landwehr, VOC, 539.
Keywords: China prints prints china
Title: Kajutsiu.
Description: Amsterdam, Wolfgang, Waasberge, Boom, Van Someren & Goethals, 1693. Engraving depicting a view of the Chinese city of Kajutsiu (Gaoyou, Yangzhou, Jiangsu) with boats sailing along a channel at centre, numerous figures walking along a road on a raised bank at left, and with pagodas. Ca.19 x 31 cm. From: Het gezantschap der Neęrlandtsche Oost-Indische Compagnie, aan den grooten Tartarischen Cham, den tegenwoordigen keizer van China. - Joan Nieuhof (1618-1672) was a servant of the East India Company (VOC). The illustrations of Nieuhof's embassy to Peking were one inspiration for chinoiserie which became especially popular in the 18th century. Many artists and architects based their designs on his pictures. - (Small hole rep.). Landwehr, VOC, 539.
Keywords: China prints prints china
Price: EUR 104.50 = appr. US$ 113.58 Seller: Gert Jan Bestebreurtje Rare Books (NVvA/ILAB)
- Book number: 37746
- Book number: 37746