8985 Jakob van der Schley (1715–1779) – View of the Mountains named Sierra Leone – Engraving (c. 1755)
This topographical and ethnographic print features two distinct images relating to Sierra Leone, West Africa. The upper panel, titled Vue des Montagnes nommées Sierra Leona (View of the Mountains named Sierra Leone), shows a long, low mountain range viewed from the sea, emphasizing the coastal topography. The lower panel, titled Maisons de Sierra Leona (Houses of Sierra Leone), depicts a small indigenous settlement, including several distinct round, conical thatched huts and a square hut, situated in a tropical landscape with palm trees. This print originates from Abbé Prévost's influential encyclopedic work, Histoire Générale des Voyages.
Jakob van der Schley was a Dutch draftsman and engraver of the 18th century. He was a prolific artist, known for illustrating a vast array of subjects for major European publications. He was the principal illustrator for Abbé Prévost's Histoire Générale des Voyages, a monumental work that synthesized global travel accounts and disseminated images of non-European cultures and histories across Europe during the Enlightenment.
Artist or Maker: Jakob van der Schley
Dimensions: Approximately 37 cm x 25 cm
Medium: Engraving
Date: c. 1755
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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