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C1845
Entrance to Chin-chew River, Fokien.
Artist:
Scarce c.19th hand coloured engraving by Thomas Allom (1804-1872) depicting the charge and capture of Chuenpee in 1841, a military action during the First Opium War. “Chin-chew” is the historical English romanisation for the city of Quanzhou (or Chuan Chew). … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Entrance to Chin-chew River, Fokien.
Date:
C1845
Artist:
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
190mm
x 123mm
Paper Size:
272mm
x 200mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1845
Description:
Scarce c.19th hand coloured engraving by Thomas Allom (1804-1872) depicting the charge and capture of Chuenpee in 1841, a military action during the First Opium War. “Chin-chew” is the historical English romanisation for the city of Quanzhou (or Chuan Chew). The scene is at the entrance to the river near this area. .
Rendered with Allom’s characteristic attention to atmospheric perspective and topographical detail. The engraving was based on an original sketch by Capt. Stoddard, R.N.
Allom’s illustrations made available to an eager public various aspects of Chinese society, culture, and landscape during the Opium War era, influencing Western perceptions of China at the time.
From: Wright, G.N. /Allom, T. China, in a Series of Views, displaying the Scenery, Architecture, and Social Habits, of that Ancient Empire by Thomas Allom. With Historical and Descriptive Notices by the Rev. G.N. Wright.
Collections:
State Library Victoria: Record ID 993956753607636
British Library London: 10055.f.17 (1858 edition)
Hong Kong University: Call number DS709 .A44 1843
Met Museum New York: Object Number: 1970.565.100
National Library Australia: Bib ID: 825385
State Library New South Wales: MMS ID 991013479229702626
National Library Board Singapore: 951.033
Thomas Allom (1804 - 1872)
Artist, illustrator and prominent architect, Allom designed many buildings in London, including the Church of St Peters. Allom is best known for his paintings and engravings of various exotic countries. Beginning in the 1820's he traveled extensively throughout Britain, Europe, Middle East and China. He published his travel in the following accounts, all of which were superbly illustrated with fine and detailed engravings;Constantinople and the Scenery of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor1838,Character and Costume in Turkey and Italy, 1840. His most notable work wasChina Illustratedpublished in 1845- not long after the First Opium War or The Treaty of Nanking (1842), which allowed the British greater access to Chinese ports and ceded Hong Kong to British rule, meaning that the British were able to gain further insight into the previously unknown mysteries of China. This engraving from this very popular series played a crucial role in the growing interest and intrigue that the West developed towards the Chinese aesthetic. Prior to this series, many topographical views of China were incomplete. Allom’s China Illustrated helped create a clearer image for the Europeans as to what Imperial China was like by including not just landscapes but also social customs, history, law and politics.
