Ile du Tigre et Batteries de Bocca-Tigris.
Paris. (Arthus Betrand). 1833- 1835. Stock ID #199435 A fine view of the Fort of Bocca-Tigris in the Pearl River delta just downstream from Canton (Guangzhou); one of the many fortifications protecting this strategic route of the China Trade to Canton. This atmospheric image of the fort with a junk and a yacht sailing in the river in the foreground is from the official account of the Laplace voyage in the Favorite (1830-32) by voyage artist François-Edmond Pâris (1806-1893). The strait is now crossed by the Humen Pearl River Bridge When referring to this item please quote stockid 199435.
Aquatint with handcolour, 22.1 x 32 cms; 32.2 x 46.4 cms (sheet including platemark), "La Favorite" blindstamp at the foot, light cockling to paper, edge-toning, the image a fine dark impression in very good condition.
Price: $950.00 AU