Author: NIEUHOF, Joan.
Title: Xaocheu ou Sucheu.
Description: Amsterdam, Wolfgang, Waasberge, Boom, Van Someren & Goethals, 1693. Engraving depicting a view of the Chinese city of Xaocheu / Sucheu (Shaoguan, Guangdong) with its ramparts and pagoda, seen from the Yangtze River. 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. - (Lower blank margin waterstained not affecting the image). Landwehr, VOC, 539.
Keywords: China prints prints china
Title: Xaocheu ou Sucheu.
Description: Amsterdam, Wolfgang, Waasberge, Boom, Van Someren & Goethals, 1693. Engraving depicting a view of the Chinese city of Xaocheu / Sucheu (Shaoguan, Guangdong) with its ramparts and pagoda, seen from the Yangtze River. 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. - (Lower blank margin waterstained not affecting the image). 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: 37754
- Book number: 37754