10027 Abbé Prévost (1697–1763) – Topographical View of the Town of Savou (Dutch) – Copper engraving (1750)
This copper engraving is a topographical view and plan of the town of Savou, illustrating its appearance during the period of Dutch influence. The engraving details the layout of the town, which consists of several large fortified enclosures and rectangular structures surrounded by palisades. The scene includes figures representing the guards of Savou and local inhabitants, documenting the defensive architecture and daily life of the colonial trade post. The print was published in the Histoire générale des voyages.
Abbé Prévost (Antoine François Prévost d'Exiles) was a French novelist, historian, and cleric of the 18th century, best known for his novel Manon Lescaut. Crucially for this work, he was the primary editor and compiler of the multi-volume Histoire générale des voyages, a monumental compendium that synthesized and documented the accounts of European exploration and geographical knowledge from around the globe.
Artist or Maker: Abbé Prévost
Dimensions: Approximately 34 cm x 24 cm
Medium: Copper engraving
Date: 1750
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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