Author: NIEUHOF, Joan.
Title: Tonglou.
Description: Amsterdam, Wolfgang, Waasberge, Boom, Van Someren & Goethals, 1693. Engraving depicting a view of the Chinese city of Tonglou (Dongliu Town ?) with its ramparts, with in the foreground boats on the river and in the background is a mountainous landscape. 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. Landwehr, VOC, 539.
Keywords: China prints prints china
Title: Tonglou.
Description: Amsterdam, Wolfgang, Waasberge, Boom, Van Someren & Goethals, 1693. Engraving depicting a view of the Chinese city of Tonglou (Dongliu Town ?) with its ramparts, with in the foreground boats on the river and in the background is a mountainous landscape. 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. 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: 37752
- Book number: 37752