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ALLOM, Thomas. et al.

A LOT OF FOUR CANTON VIEWS. T. Allom prints: CAPTURE OF TING-HAI CHUSAN, a dramatic sketch showing British ships using cannon on the Chinese fleet, while British marines prepare to land in small row- boats and assault the mainland. ATTACK AND CAPTURE OF CHUEN- PEE, NEAR CANTON, sketched by a Royal marine. Shows landed marines marching on the town, while others prepare cannon to fire on the Chinese positons & forts, British ships in the background. GREAT TEMPLE AT HONAN, CANTON. Drawn by Allom, shows three grand images in an elaborate Chinese temple as a host of Chinese with long ques pay homage & offer prayers. The last print extracted from the Perry set, shows a lively Chinese market along the street, with chickens and children playing in the street, while others look at the wares for sale, and mandarins gather to chat before a stately office. Nicely executed, ready for framing and display. Color scans can be sent by email. Click for available editions