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Chinese pedlar and tobacconist, Qing Dynasty
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Chinese pedlar and tobacconist, Qing Dynasty
Chinese pedlar and tobacconist, Qing Dynasty. The pedlar wears a bamboo lattice shop with handkerchiefs, ribbons, purses, etc. The tobacconist has set up a street stall selling tobacco and snuff. 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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Andrea Antoine Arts Bamboo Baptiste Bertin Breton Cardon Freschi Handkerchiefs Henri Leonard Jean Baptiste Lattice Pedlar Purses Ribbons Seller Snuff Stall Tobacco Tobacconist
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This handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts a Chinese pedlar and tobacconist during the Qing Dynasty, as illustrated by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon, from the renowned publication "China, Its Costumes, Arts, Manufactures, etc." by Henri-Leonard Jean Baptiste Bertin and Jean Baptiste Joseph Breton. The pedlar is shown expertly balancing a bamboo lattice shop on his back, adorned with an array of merchandise such as handkerchiefs, ribbons, and purses. His attire is traditional, with a long robe and wide-brimmed hat. In the foreground, a tobacconist sets up his street stall, selling tobacco and snuff to passersby. The intricate details of the engraving reveal the artistry and craftsmanship of the time, capturing the essence of Chinese commerce during the Qing Dynasty. The vibrant colours and precise lines bring the scene to life, offering a glimpse into the rich cultural history of China.
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