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Chinese children collecting horse manure, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)
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Chinese children collecting horse manure, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)
7234141 Chinese children collecting horse manure, 18th century. 1822 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese children collecting horse manure, 18th century. They pick up dung from the road with small shovels and load it into straw baskets on their back. Enfans Chinois qui ramassent de l engrais. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by William Alexander from J-B. Eyries La Chine: Costumes, Moeurs et Usages des Chinois, China: Costumes, Manners and Mores of the Chinese, Librairie de Gide Fils, Paris, 1822. Jean-Baptiste Eyries(1767-1846) was aFrenchgeographer, author and translator.); © Florilegius
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This engraving, titled "Chinese children collecting horse manure, 18th century" takes us back in time to witness a unique aspect of Chinese society during the 18th century. The image showcases a group of young Chinese children diligently gathering horse manure from the road using small shovels and loading it into straw baskets on their backs. The scene depicted here sheds light on the customs and traditions prevalent in China at that time. It highlights the practice of utilizing natural resources for agricultural purposes, as horse manure was commonly used as fertilizer for crops. This engraving also offers a glimpse into the lives of these hardworking children who were likely partaking in child labor due to societal circumstances. The hand-colored copperplate engraving is based on an illustration by William Alexander and was included in J-B. Eyries' book "La Chine: Costumes, Moeurs et Usages des Chinois" (China: Costumes, Manners and Mores of the Chinese) published in Paris in 1822. Jean-Baptiste Eyries himself was a French geographer, author, and translator. Through this print, we are transported to another era where we can appreciate both the intricate details captured by Alexander's skilled hand and gain insight into historical practices within Chinese society. This artwork serves as a reminder of how art can preserve moments from our past while offering valuable cultural insights for generations to come.
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