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Painted fan depicting the foreign factories on the waterfront at Canton, China, c1825
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Painted fan depicting the foreign factories on the waterfront at Canton, China, c1825
CHINA: PAINTED TRAY, c1825.
Painted fan depicting the foreign factories on the waterfront at Canton, China, c1825
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Media ID 10731081
1825 Antique Artifact Border Canton Chinese Ching Dynasty Cityscape Colonialism Decorative European Factory Foreign Guangzhou Harbor Painted Riverside Rowboat Sailboat Tray Hong Pearl River
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This print showcases a beautifully painted fan depicting the bustling foreign factories that lined the waterfront in Canton, China around 1825. The intricate artwork captures the essence of this historical moment during the Ching Dynasty, where European colonialism had a significant influence on Chinese trade and culture. The image transports us to a time when Canton (now Guangzhou) was a thriving harbor city along the Pearl River. The fan's decorative border adds an elegant touch to this early photograph, highlighting its fine art quality and artistic value. Intriguingly, this artifact serves as a visual reminder of the dynamic relationship between East and West during that era. It symbolizes both cooperation and tension as European traders established their factories in foreign lands for economic gain. The scene depicted on this tray-like fan includes rowboats and sailboats gracefully navigating the river while showcasing various architectural structures representing different foreign factories. This snapshot into history provides valuable insights into transportation methods used at that time. Overall, this antique print from Granger Art on Demand offers viewers an opportunity to appreciate not only its aesthetic beauty but also its historical significance within the context of international trade and cultural exchange during China's rich past.
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