64 Emanuel Bowen (1693/4–1767) – A Plan of the City of Canton on the River Ta-ho (Guangzhou) – Copperplate Engraving (Circa 1744)
This detailed topographical and cartographical print provides an early European bird's-eye view of the city of Canton (Guangzhou), China, situated on the River Ta-ho (Pearl River). The illustration meticulously renders the city's orthogonal structure, its fortified walls, and the segregated "Tartar" quarters. The foreground depicts the river bustling with various Chinese junks and European galleons, underscoring Canton's role as a vital port for global trade. The key below the image identifies key sites such as the Kings' Palaces and Floating Castles. This plate was published in a major English compendium of travel and geography.
Emanuel Bowen was a prominent British engraver, mapmaker, and print seller in the 18th century, holding the distinction of being Geographer to both King George II of England and Louis XV of France. Known for his accuracy and detailed work, Bowen's engravings, such as this plan, appeared in authoritative multi-volume works that documented the expanding geographical knowledge of the world.
Artist or Maker: Emanuel Bowen
Dimensions: Approximately 32 × 21 cm
Medium: Copperplate Engraving
Date: Circa 1744
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