SAYER, Robert: The Cape of Good Hope

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SAYER, Robert : The Cape of Good Hope

Robert Sayer opposite Fetter lane Fleet Street, London, 1754

255 x 395 mm., in excellent early wash colour, in good condition.

A fine original coloured view of the Cape of Good Hope showing Table Mountain with Cape Town beneath it. The engraving is after a painting by Jan Van Ryne (1712-60). It shows numerous vessels offshore and Robben Island in the distance on the right. The fort and church are prominently displayed along with a number of buildings. Van Ryne is believed to have worked in London from 1752-55. One of the finest eighteenth century views of Cape Town in full original colour. Gordon Brown (Alfred) 'Pictorial Africana' p. 234.

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