Temple of Buddha, Canton.
Thomas Allom (Lambeth 1804 - Barnes 1872)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper
Measurements
200 mm (H)263 mm (W)125 mm (H)190 mm (W)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Greenway, Devon
NT 119548
Summary
Print, tinted, Temple of Buddha, Canton by Thomas Allom (Lambeth 1804 - Barnes 1872). Engraving of the temple of Buddha with a group of worshippers and musicians. Found in an envelope addressed 'Nima with love from Anthony' .An engraving from 'China in a Series of Views, Displaying the Scenery, Architecture, and Social Habits of that Ancient Empire', Drawn from Original and Authentic Sketches by Thomas Allom with Historical and Descriptive Notices by The Rev. G.N. Wright
Marks and inscriptions
'Temple of Buddha, Canton. Temple de Budda a Canton' Left below title. 'Tempel des Buddha, Canton' right below title. 'Fisher Son and Co, London and paris' Centre.
Makers and roles
Thomas Allom (Lambeth 1804 - Barnes 1872), engraver (printmaker) Fisher, Son and Co., engraver and publisher