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Set of 4 T. Allom “China Illustrated” Engravings

$259.00

China Trade art, featuring 4 steel engravings with hand coloring from T. Allom’s travels in China during the 1830’s-40’s.

In the set:

“Han-tseuen, Province of Kiang-nan” engraved by J. Redaway, published by Fisher, Son & Co 1842;

“Festival of the Dragon-Boat, 5th Day of 5th Moon” engraved by R. Brandard, published by Fisher, Son & Co 1842;

“The City of Nanking” engraved by J. Redaway, published by The London Printing And Publishing Co 1859;

“Entrance of the Hong-he or Yellow River” engraved by H. Adlard, published by Fisher, Son & Co 1842.

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Description

Engravings housed in reddish pink mats and gilt frames.

An architect and illustrator, Thomas Allom (1804-1872) visited China sometime after 1820 – perhaps in his travels during the 1830’s to Istanbul. He captured city views and scenes of daily life from a Westerner’s perspective to meet the growing curiosity about the East. Allom published an impressive set of steel engravings based on his drawings in 1843-47 titled “China Illustrated.”

First edition was issued in 1842 by Fisher & Son followed by an edition in 1845 by Peter Jackson and a later edition in 1859 by The London Printing & Publishing Co. Learn more here: https://www.chinese-outpost.com/history/thomas-allom-china-illustrated/

Size: 14.25″H x 16″W framed; 6.75″H x 8″W sight.

Condition notes: slight foxing to prints and gilt frames have some loss, particularly at edges.

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