Tiger Island, Entrance of the Canton River – Hand-Colored Maritime Engraving (1844)

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This evocative antique hand-colored engraving titled Tiger Island – Entrance of the Canton River dates to 1844 and captures the … Read more This evocative antique hand-colored engraving titled Tiger Island – Entrance of the Canton River dates to 1844 and captures the dramatic maritime approach to Anunghoy Island, historically referred to as “Tiger Island,” located at the strategic Bocca Tigris (Bogue) strait between modern-day Hong Kong and Guangzhou (formerly Canton). This vital passage, a key access point to the Pearl River Delta, played an important role during the First Opium War and was a frequent subject of British naval interest and mapping.

The scene, sketched by C. Stanfield and engraved by Edward Goodall, features Chinese junks and smaller vessels navigating turbulent seas under stormy skies, with the rocky silhouette of Tiger Island rising in the background. This print is a striking example of 19th-century maritime topographical art and colonial-era trade route imagery.

Perfect for collectors of nautical prints, Chinese export art, or those with an interest in East Asian maritime history, this engraving provides not only visual appeal but also deep historical significance.

Artist: C. Stanfield
Engraver: Edward Goodall (1795–1870)
Title: Tiger Island – Entrance of the Canton River
Medium: Original hand-colored steel engraving
Publisher: Fisher, Son & Co., London, 1844
Dimensions: 12x18,5 cms.
Condition: Very good antique condition; mild edge wear and light toning, colors strong and well preserved See less