Cat Merchants
Artist
Thomas Allom
(British; English, 1804 - 1872)
Place of ManufactureEurope
Mediumengraving, steel, colour
DimensionsOverall (sheet measurements; image: 12.7 x 19.1 cm): 21.1 x 27.4 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineGift of Adele Vernon
Object numberSC1369
DescriptionChinese merchants in an outdoor market on the harbour in Peking are negotiating the exchange of cats (some in baskets). In the back is a merchant dispensing cups of tea.Colour: multi-colour
Status
Not on view
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