Prints
Artist / Author / Cartographer:
Kidd, J.B.
Title:
Hong Kong - View of the Harbour of Hong Kong, from East Point
Date:
1845 (1847)
Medium:
lithograph
Size:
10 x 17.3cms.
Description:
View of the Harbour of Hong Kong, from East Point
An early view of Hong Kong in 1845 that was published as a lithograph in London in 1847. It was produced by Day & Son, Lithographers to the Queen.
Kellett Island appears on the left and tiny buildings appear on the rugged precipitous shore. It was based on a Chinese painting.
Framed
Reference
Chater Collection - Hong Kong No. 19
P3065 ChaterVIII.19
References:
Exploratory visit to Consular Cities of China Rev. George Smith 1847
Item Code:
ChaterVIII.19
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