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A pair engravings by Thomas Allom (1804-1872), comprising two hand-colored engravings “Chapel in the Great Temple, Macao” (1845) and “The …
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A pair engravings by Thomas Allom (1804-1872), comprising two hand-colored engravings “Chapel in the Great Temple, Macao” (1845) and “The Pria Grande, Macao” (1845)
Image size: 5 x 7.25
Framed size: 14.75 x 13.
Thomas Allom, artist, architect and draughtsman studied at the Royal Academy School, London. He was a founder member of the royal Institute of British Architects. He is chiefly known for the numerous topographical works, which were used to illustrited books on travel. Allom drafted a wide variety of views of China, from the well known sites and monuments, to scenes of silk cultivation, religious ceremonies and battles at sea.
The studies were finely engraved on steel plates and published by Fisher & Son in 1843, entitled China in a Series of Views, Displaying the Scenery, Architect and Social Habits of that Ancient Empire for both the English and French markets.
Framed in Philladephia under UV rated glass.
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- Dimensions
- 14.75ʺW × 0.75ʺD × 13ʺH
- Styles
- English Traditional
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Art Subjects
- Architecture
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Etching
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Tan
- Condition Notes
- Some scuffs on frame, engraving is in very good condition. Some scuffs on frame, engraving is in very good condition. less
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