Three Views of the Pearl River: Canton, Macao, Whampoa — Anonymous

Anonymous. Painted c. 1780.

Various European trade organizations had branches in the port of Canton. Because there was so much construction, the paintings can be easily dated. This is the situation in 1773. The ships are moored in the estuary of the Pearl River (Whampoa); the merchants’ offices were located upriver. During the off-season the European traders stayed in Macao, which was also in the mouth of the Pearl River.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Main building, The Netherlands overseas, 18th Century.

canvas, oil paint (paint), paper · Original size: 76 × 52 cm · On loan from the Rijksmuseum Volkenkunde

Print: 76 × 52 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200549128. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.