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Chinese men cormorant fishing on a raft in the river, Qing Dynasty. Fishing cormorant, Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin and Jean Baptiste Joseph Bretons China, Its Costumes, Arts, Manufactures, etc. Howlett and Brimmer, London, 1824
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts a scene of traditional Chinese cormorant fishing on a tranquil river during the Qing Dynasty. The image, created by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon, is an exquisite representation of the intricate details of Chinese culture and its unique fishing techniques. Cormorant fishing, a practice that dates back over a thousand years, involves using trained cormorant birds to catch fish in shallow waters. The birds are tethered to a raft or a fisherman's waist with a long rope, allowing them to dive underwater to catch fish. The birds are trained to return to the raft with their catch, which is then collected by the fishermen. In this image, several Chinese men are shown on a raft, each holding a cormorant bird by its neck. The birds are submerged in the water, their heads bobbing above the surface as they search for fish. The men wear traditional Chinese clothing, including wide-brimmed hats, long robes, and sandals. The scene is further enhanced by the lush vegetation and the serene river, reflecting the peaceful and harmonious relationship between humans and nature in Chinese culture. The intricate details of the engraving, from the textures of the birds' feathers to the patterns on the men's clothing, showcase the exceptional skill of the engraver and the high-quality production techniques of the time. This beautiful and historic image offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of China and its unique fishing practices.
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