THOMAS ALLOM 'Hong Kong from Kowloon' 1843 Original Steel Engraving Drawn by Thomas Allom, Engraved by S Fisher Artist  - Thomas Allom Medium - Steel engraving Title -  Hong kong from Kowloon 1843 Image Size - 22 x 18 cm Frame Size - 37.5 x 35 cm Condition - good   Thomas Allom 1804-1872 Thomas Allom was studied at the Royal Academy Schools. He was a founder member of the Royal Institute of British Architects. He is well-known for his numerous topographical works. He traveled extensively through Europe, Turkey, and the Near and Far East, China. Thomas Allom traveled widely throughout his career, many of his Chinese illustrations were based on the works of earlier artists. His illustrations, more than any other body of work up until that time, helped to provide a clearer picture of Imperial China, though certainly not a perfect one. Through to the images, we can gain some knowledge about the customs, dress, landscape and architecture of China about 150 years ago. Thomas Allom’s China Illustrated, printed in four volumes in London, England, between 1843 and 1847.                 Please feel free to email me any queries, happy bidding

For a wider range of items and Buy-It-Now options visit my eBay store   8_edwin