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Antique Print of East African Island of Quiloa or Kilwa Kisiwani, Tanzania, 1749
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Antique print titled 'Plan de l'Isle et Ville de Quiloa, Grondtékening van 't Eiland en de Stad Quiloa'.
This bird's-eye view show the East African island of Quiloa, now known as Kilwa Kisiwani in Tanzania. The map shows the fort, settlements, and gardens of the island. It dates to a few decades before the Arab conquest of the island, after which the French built a fort at its northern end. This print originates from 'Historische beschryving der reizen, of Nieuwe en volkoome verzameling van de aller-waardigste en zeldsaamste Zee- en Landtogten' by P. de Hondt.
Artists and Engravers: Jakob van der Schley (1715-1779) was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver, who studied under Bernard Picart. Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772) was a French hydrographer, geographer and member of The Philosophes. His career, spanning over 50 years, caused an enormous output in maps, particular of maritime interest.
Condition: Very good, please study image carefully.
- Dimensions:Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 7.68 in (19.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:1740-1749
- Date of Manufacture:1749
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- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-09488 1stDibs: LU3054326822642
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