Description: Print Specifics: Type of print: Intaglio, steel engraving - Original antique printYear of printing: not indicated in the print - actual 1841 Artist: Thomas Allom Publisher: Fisher, Son & Co., London, Paris Condition: 1 (1. Excellent - 2. Very good - 3. Good - 4. Fair). Dimensions: 8 x 10.5 inches (20 x 27 cm), including blank margins (borders) around the image. Paper weight: 2 (1. Thick - 2. Heavier - 3. Medium heavy - 4. Slightly heavier - 5. Thin)Reverse side: Blank An excerpt from the original narrative: The Kin Shan or Golden Island on the Yang-tse-Kiang River: THE intersection of the Imperial Canal with the Yang-tse-kiang, in the immediate vicinity of Qua-tchow, is distinguished by a remarkable concentration of objects, both beautiful and interesting. The Kin-shan, or Golden Island, celebrated for its peculiar sanctity, its pictorial charms, its imperial favour, is known in the remotest provinces of China; nor even amongst a people of much superior taste, or in a country of far higher scenic pretensions, could an object so picturesque have failed to attract admiration, Whether the epithet "Golden" is borrowed from its sunny site, or originated in some tradition of its metallic treasures, is now difficult to determine, but the proximity of another pyramidal rock, called " Yin-shan," or The Silver Island," rather upholds the latter conjecture. This favoured " Isle of Beauty," rises majestically above the broad flood of the Kiang, which here presents an everlasting scene of animation, from the arrival and departure of barges, boats, and other vessels, trading with the busy entrepot of Quatchow. The most elevated point of the island does not probably exceed three hundred feet—-the circuit of its rocky shores extends about fifteen hundred; its sides, steep, precipitous, but fertile, are adorned with the most luxuriant vegetation and foliage. Martin2001 Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy! Any print purchased from me may be returned for any (or no) reason for a full refund including all postage. Internet seller since 1998.Five-star service.
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Artist: Thomas Allom
Listed By: Martin2001
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1841
Dimensions: 8 x 10.5" (20 x 27 cm)
Theme: China, Chinese Empire
Material: Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Production Technique: Steel Engraving
Framing: Unframed
Time Period Produced: 1800-1849
