Artist / Author / Cartographer:
Hildebrandt, Edward
Title:
Fuchow - Der Hafen von Foo-Choo-Foo
Date:
1867
Medium:
chromolithograph
Size:
26 x 38 cm
Description:
Signed in the plate by the German artist Edward Hildebrandt.
On the reverse there is a printed label, "No. 33 Ed. Hildebrandt. Der Hafen von Foo-Choo-Foo. Chromofacsimilirt von R. Steinbock nach der aquarelle aus der sammlung "die reise um die Erde". Verlag von R. Wagner, Berlin, Zimmestr. No. 92/93."
An unusual view looking towards Fuchow anchorage. Fuchow was one of the 5 treaty ports open to trade after a treaty of 1842. It was famous for exporting tea.
References:
Item Code:
P5212
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