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View of the Foreign Factories, Canton, before 1850 (oil on canvas)
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View of the Foreign Factories, Canton, before 1850 (oil on canvas)
PEM216846 View of the Foreign Factories, Canton, before 1850 (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23351800
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Cargo Docks Dockyard Guangzhou Hong Hongs Junk Junks Post Quay Quayside Sails Shipping Slipway Trading Vessels Warehouse Warehouses Wharf Merchant
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This oil on canvas painting titled "View of the Foreign Factories, Canton, before 1850" transports us back in time to the bustling harbor of Guangzhou, China. Painted by an anonymous English artist from the 19th century, this artwork showcases a vibrant scene filled with warehouses, ships, and docks. The composition captures the essence of maritime trade during that era. A variety of vessels can be seen sailing gracefully through the bay - junks with their distinctive sails, cargo boats loaded with goods destined for distant lands, and even a tugboat assisting larger ships. The shoreline is lined with quaysides where merchants tirelessly oversee loading and unloading operations. The foreign factories depicted in this painting were trading posts established by European countries seeking to engage in commerce with China. These hongs served as centers for international trade and played a crucial role in shaping global economies at the time. The artist's attention to detail is remarkable; every brushstroke brings life to this historical moment frozen on canvas. From the architectural beauty of each warehouse to the intricate rigging on every ship's mast, there is an undeniable sense of authenticity captured within this masterpiece. Displayed at Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, this print allows viewers to appreciate not only its artistic value but also gain insight into an important chapter in world history when East met West through trade and cultural exchange.
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