Rare Antique Print-WEST INDIES-FISH-ANIMALS-de Hooghe-1682

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Original etching on a verge type hand laid watermarked paper. on paper. Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 16.8 x 21.5 cm. The image size is ca. 15.4 x 19.5 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 6.5 x 8.8 inch. The image size is ca. 6.1 x 7.6 inch.Plate: 'Westindise Beesten etc.' (West Indies animals.) On this plate: Pinguin, pelican, fish species, sharks, raven, wild boar, , etc. Very rare. This scarse etching originates from: 'Curieuse aenmerckingen der bysonderste Oost en West-Indische verwonderens-waerdige dingen. nevens die van China, Africa, en andere gewesten des werelds.', by S. de Vries, published in Utrecht by J. Ribbius, 1682. This splendid work on the curiosities encountered during the ages of exploration abroad contains maps by Sanson d'Abbeville and many etched plates by Romeyn de Hooghe, which are considered some of the most interesting of his oeuvre. Ref: Sabin, 19854. Tiele, 260. Cat. NHSM, 240. Muller, 1565.Artists and Engravers: Author: Simon de Vries (Dutch 1524-1708): Poet, writer and translator, publisher, active in Utrecht. Etcher of plates (not maps) in this work: Romeyn de Hooghe (1645-1708) was an important and prolific late Dutch Baroque engraver and caricaturist. De Hooghe was skilled as an etcher, draughtsman, painter, sculptor and medalist. He is best known for political caricatures of Louis XIV and propagandistic prints supporting William of Orange. During his career, de Hooghe produced over 3500 prints. He also illustrated books, and his illustrations can be found in some of the most important texts of his period.Condition: Very good. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.Keywords: RARE ANTIQUE PRINT-WEST INDIES-FISH-ANIMALS-DE HOOGHEPCOX-C7-47. N° de ref. del artículo ab1576-3a

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