After Johannes Nieuhof (Dutch, 1618-1672). Engraving titled "City of Pellacata with its Castle" depicting a bird's eye view of the city of Pulicat in India, 18th century. Printed in Awnsham and John Churchill's "A Collection of Voyages and Travels" published in London in 1744 by Henry Lintot and John Osborne. Originally features between pages 213 and 214. Pulicat, also called Pazhaverkadu, is a historic seashore town in Chennai Metropolitan Area at Thiruvallur District, of Tamil Nadu state, India.

Provenance: From the Estate of C. Curtis "Curt" Dunnavan, Long Lake, Minnesota.

C. Curtis "Curt" Dunnavan (1926-2022) was a passionate world traveler and avid collector. It was through his travels that he was inspired to begin a lifelong relationship with the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia), becoming a major sponsor of the institute and facilitating the growth of their Asian art department, which is now one of the best in the country. His generous donations to Mia allowed them to establish a fund for the Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer, one of the few endowed positions of this type in the museum field. He additionally served as a trustee of the institute, advocating for its operational growth. In its turn, the museum established a gallery named in his honor in recognition for his endowment fund and numerous contributions to their collection. The selections here showcase his talent and breadth of collecting, ranging from ancient statues to 19th-century woodblock prints. His appreciation for art persisted throughout his life and we are honored to offer items from his collection in this auction.
Sight; height: 11 3/4 in x width: 14 3/4 in. Framed; height: 20 in x width: 22 3/4 in. Overall no major visible losses, tears, or restorations. There is a vertical crease through the center. There is a diagonal crease along the bottom right quadrant. There is undulation throughout the sheet. Along the center top margin, above the word "Pellacata" there is a small hole. Light wear throughout the sheet. Light wear to the frame. Framed under glass. Not inspected out of frame.