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After Platt, John (fl.1846)

Signing of the Treaty of Nanking. 29 Aug 1842. published 20 Apr 1846

RCIN 751141

Master: Signing of the Treaty of Nanking. 29 Aug 1842.
Item: The signing and sealing of the Treaty of Nanking, 29 August 1842

After Platt, John (fl.1846)

Master: Signing of the Treaty of Nanking. 29 Aug 1842. Item: The signing and sealing of the Treaty of Nanking, 29 August 1842 published 20 Apr 1846

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Signing of the Treaty of Nanking. 29 Aug 1842

After Platt, John (fl.1846)

Signing of the Treaty of Nanking. 29 Aug 1842 published 20 Apr 1846

©

Description

Engraving after painting by Capt John Platt, showing interior of H.M.S. Cornwallis, with Imperial High Commissioners sat around table to the foreground-centre, whilst British dignatories and officers fill background. Key. Letters below.
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Search the collection Platt, John (fl.1846)
(artist)

Search the collection John Burnet (1784-1868)
(engraver)

Search the collection F G Moon : 20 Threadneedle Street, London
(publisher)
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Medium and techniques

stipple with engraving
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Category
History Prints / Almanacs
Object type(s)
visual works
prints
Subject(s)
Places
Asia
China
Nanjing [China]
History
History of Asia
History of China
History of Europe
History of England & Great Britain
England & Great Britain-History (Victoria & House of Windsor 1837-)
England & Great Britain-History (Victoria 1837-1901)
General medieval and modern history (European history)

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