Chinese School, circa 1850
Chinese School, circa 1850

The waterfront at Canton showing the American, French, British and Danish factories and the Protestant Church

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Chinese School, circa 1850
The waterfront at Canton showing the American, French, British and Danish factories and the Protestant Church
oil on canvas
17¾ x 23 3/8in. (45.1 x 59.3cm.)

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The view dateable by the inclusion of the Protestant church on the waterfront, erected in 1847 and burnt down in the fire of 1856 which levelled the Hongs.

The palette suggests an attribution to Namcheong (active 1840-1870). A companion to the previous lot.

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