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Chinese labourer with umbrella and peasant
Chinese labourer with bamboo-and-paper umbrella and peasant in rice-straw cape, QIng Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin and Jean Baptiste Joseph Bretons China, Its Costumes, Arts, Manufactures, etc. Howlett and Brimmer, London, 1824
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This handcoloured copperplate engraving, created by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon, depicts a Chinese labourer and a peasant working in a rice paddy during the Qing Dynasty. The labourer is shown diligently toiling under the shade of a bamboo and paper umbrella, a common tool used to protect against the intense sun. The peasant, wearing a rice-straw cape, is seen in the background, likely assisting with the cultivation of the rice. Rice cultivation was a significant aspect of Chinese agriculture during this period, and the use of umbrellas and rice-straw capes were essential items for farmers to endure the harsh weather conditions. The intricate details of their traditional attire, as well as the lush greenery and intricate patterns of the rice paddy, are beautifully captured in this engraving. This image is taken from the comprehensive work "China, Its Costumes, Arts, Manufactures, etc." published by Howlett and Brimmer in London in 1824. The work was a popular travel guide and visual record of China, showcasing various aspects of Chinese culture, including its people, customs, and industries. The meticulous attention to detail in this engraving is a testament to the skill and artistry of the European engravers who produced these works, providing valuable insights into Chinese life during the Qing Dynasty.
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