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Canton. Chinese Marine Store Stall, and Sugar Cane Dealer
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in the west. Date: 1858-1861
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1858 1861 1859 1861 Cane Canton Commercial Dealer Important Issued Negretti Orient Pierre Rossier Sold Stall Store Sugar Zambra
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This photograph, titled "Chinese Marine Store Stall and Sugar Cane Dealer," is an exquisite example of early Western documentation of China, taken by the renowned photographer Pierre Joseph Rossier for Negretti and Zambra between 1858 and 1861. These images were the first commercially available views of China in the Western world. The scene unfolds in the bustling port city of Canton, with its distinctive Chinese architecture and vibrant marketplace activity. The photograph captures a marine store stall, where various nautical supplies are on display, and a sugar cane dealer at work. The dealer, dressed in traditional Chinese attire, is expertly extracting juice from a sugar cane stalk using a simple press, while a customer looks on. Rossier's masterful composition and use of natural light create a vivid and authentic portrayal of life in China during this period. The photograph provides a unique window into the Eastern world, offering a glimpse into the daily routines and commerce of Canton's bustling waterfront. Negretti and Zambra, a leading British scientific instrument maker and photographic firm, produced these images as part of their "Views in China" series, which was issued in two separate series in 1859 and 1861. These photographs played a significant role in fostering Western interest in China and its culture, paving the way for increased trade and diplomatic relations between the East and the West. This photograph, from the Classic Photographics Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, is a testament to the rich history of cross-cultural exchange and the power of photography to transport us to distant lands and bygone eras.
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