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Chinese smuggling craft, Strait of Formosa (engraving)
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Chinese smuggling craft, Strait of Formosa (engraving)
729183 Chinese smuggling craft, Strait of Formosa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese smuggling craft, Strait of Formosa. From the Illustrated London News, 14 March 1857. Hand coloured in the Victorian style.); Look and Learn / Bernard Platman Antiquarian Collection
Media ID 22707500
© Look and Learn / Bernard Platman Antiquarian Collection / Bridgeman Images
Dealer Engravings Illustrated London News Junk Junks Piracy Seller Smuggler Smugglers Smuggling Vendor Wholesalers Chineses Merchant
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This engraving, titled "Chinese smuggling craft, Strait of Formosa" takes us back to the 19th century and offers a glimpse into the intriguing world of illicit trade. The image showcases a bustling scene in the Strait of Formosa, where Chinese smugglers navigate their craft with skill and secrecy. The artist's attention to detail is evident in this hand-colored Victorian-style print. Each stroke brings life to the various types of boats present - junks, merchant vessels, and smaller crafts used by smugglers. These vessels serve as both means of transport and symbols of an underground economy thriving amidst social constraints. As we explore this historical artwork further, we are transported to a time when piracy and smuggling were rampant in Asian waters. The illustration not only captures the essence of these illegal activities but also provides valuable insight into the maritime history between China and its neighboring regions. With its rich cultural context, this engraving sheds light on how trade routes like the Taiwan Strait played a significant role in shaping economic dynamics during that era. It serves as a reminder that even then, vendors, sellers, dealers – wholesalers who sought profit through unconventional means – existed within societies across Asia. Preserved within private collections today thanks to Bernard Platman Antiquarian Collection and Fine Art Finder's dedication to preserving historical art pieces like these; this engraving continues to intrigue viewers with its vivid depiction of an era long gone yet still resonating through time.
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