Product code: Antique Art of Military Station in China high quality
Antique artwork of “ Military Station near the city of Chokian”. Drawn by high quality T. Allom & Engraved by E. Brandard. Beautiful intricate strokes brings this seascape to life. Frame is ready to hang. The damage to the paper on back sealed. This engraving is 1 of a series. From the web: 1843 ' Military Station near the City of Chokian ' A stunning original antique Steel line engraving drawn by Thomas Allom with expert Hand Colouring. PROVENANCE Taken from CHINA IN A SERIES OF VIEWS published by Fisher, Son & Co, London in 1843. This series of fine plates represent an interesting period in Britain's involvement with China and the emergence of Hong Kong as a commercial centre. Following the British Invasion in 1839 and the occupation of the island, China ceded Hong Kong to Britain in 1841. The peace of Nanking in 1842 brought to an end the first Optium war and opened up the trade, allowing people like Thomas Allom to visit.
Antique artwork of “ Military Station near the city of Chokian”. Drawn by high quality T. Allom & Engraved by E. Brandard. Beautiful intricate strokes brings this seascape to life. Frame is ready to hang. The damage to the paper on back sealed. This engraving is 1 of a series. From the web: 1843 ' Military Station near the City of Chokian ' A stunning original antique Steel line engraving drawn by Thomas Allom with expert Hand Colouring. PROVENANCE Taken from CHINA IN A SERIES OF VIEWS published by Fisher, Son & Co, London in 1843. This series of fine plates represent an interesting period in Britain's involvement with China and the emergence of Hong Kong as a commercial centre. Following the British Invasion in 1839 and the occupation of the island, China ceded Hong Kong to Britain in 1841. The peace of Nanking in 1842 brought to an end the first Optium war and opened up the trade, allowing people like Thomas Allom to visit.