M-46-0031
Set Four English THOMAS ALLOM Hand Colored Steel Engravings, China Views
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DETAILS
Thomas Allom was a noted topographical artist. His drawings presented the Western world with the most complete portrait of China and Chinese culture in the mid nineteenth century.
TITLE(S)
[A] Han-Tseuen, - Province of Kiang-Nan
[B] Raree Show, at Lin-sin-choo
[C] Playing at Shuttlecock with the Feet
[D] Amoy, from Ko-long-soo
[B] Raree Show, at Lin-sin-choo
[C] Playing at Shuttlecock with the Feet
[D] Amoy, from Ko-long-soo
LITERATURE
Reverend G. N. Wright, China, in a Series of Views, Displaying the Scenery, Architecture and Social Habits of that Ancient Empire, 1848
PUBLISHER(S)
[A] [B] Fisher, Son & Company (London, England)
[C] [D] The London Printing and Publishing Company
[C] [D] The London Printing and Publishing Company
MEDIUM
Colored steel engraving on paper
FRAMING
Mirrored, gilt frame
PLACE OF ORIGIN
England | United Kingdom
MAKER(S)
Artist: [A-D] Thomas Allom (English, 1804-72)
[A] Engraver: James Redaway (English, 1797-1858)
[B] Engraver: George Paterson (British, active mid 19th century)
[C] Engraver: Arthur Willmore (British, 1814-88)
[D] Engraver: William Floyd (British, 1832-77)
[A] Engraver: James Redaway (English, 1797-1858)
[B] Engraver: George Paterson (British, active mid 19th century)
[C] Engraver: Arthur Willmore (British, 1814-88)
[D] Engraver: William Floyd (British, 1832-77)
PERIOD
Queen Victoria (1837-1901) | Mid 19th century
DATE
Circa 1843
DIMENSIONS
(4) Width 11.75 Depth 0.75 Height 9.75 inches
Sight: Width 9.5 Height 7.75 inches
CONDITION
Note: some yellowing to paper.
