Factoreries Europeennes a Canton [European Factories in Canton]
Paris: Goupil & Vibert. Tinted lithograph. Sheet measures 15" x 21 5/8". Image measures 16" x 10". This print depicts an area referred to as the "Thirteen Factories", along the Pearl River of southwestern Guangzhou, China - also known as Canton. On September 20, 1838, the artist wrote "On landing at Canton, a stranger is struck beyond measure at the singular effect produced by the buildings of the European factories in the midst of Chinese houses. The space allotted to..... More