109 Jacobus Schley (1710–1770) after Antoine François Prévost (1697–1763) – Man of Quality from the Island of Timor & Woman of Cama – Engraving (1751)
This detailed engraving, titled "L'Homme de Qualité de l'Isle de Timor & la Femme de Cama" (The Man of Quality from the Island of Timor & the Woman of Cama), was engraved by Jacobus Schley and is related to the comprehensive works compiled by Antoine François Prévost. Originating from Volume IX of the "Histoire générale des voyages" (General History of Voyages), published in 1751, this print depicts figures from Timor and Cama in a tropical setting. It serves as an 18th-century visual record of indigenous peoples and their customs, reflecting the ethnographic interests prevalent during the Age of Exploration.
Jacobus Schley (1710–1770) was a German engraver who worked extensively in the Netherlands, known for his detailed plates in numerous encyclopedic and travel publications. Antoine François Prévost (1697–1763), often referred to as Abbé Prévost, was a prominent French novelist and historian, best known for compiling and editing the monumental 20-volume "Histoire générale des voyages," which brought together a vast collection of travel accounts and was richly illustrated with maps and ethnographic prints.
Artist or Maker: Jacobus Schley (Engraver) after Antoine François Prévost (Author/Designer)
Dimensions: Approximately 26 cm x 20 cm
Medium: Engraving
Date: 1751
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.
| Estimate | 200 - 300 SEK |
| Buyers Premium (inc. VAT) | 24.4% |
| Hammer Fee (inc. VAT) | 6 SEK |
Dahlströms Rare Prints
Harju maakond, Tallinn
Lasnamäe linnaosa, Ruunaoja tn 3, 11415
Estland
+46 70 359 75 85
info@dahlstromsfineart.se
© Software Copyright 2025 Skeleton. All rights reserved.