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View of Canton, 1865, shows the entire city, with Shamian Island (lower left), a reclaimed mudbank, leased to the British and French in 1859. Divided in 82 lots, auctioned on Sept 2, 1859. Oil on Board, M10867

View of Canton, 1865

Peabody Essex Museum 2007 Photo Jeffrey R. Dykes




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