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Two plaques with European companies
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Two plaques with European companies

anonymous · c. 1770 - c. 1775 · moffelen; paint; copper (metal); wood (plant material); lacquer (coating); email

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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The scenes on these two plaques are based on work by the French artist Jean Baptiste Pater. Western depictions remained popular among the European residents of Canton until late in the 18th century.

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paintingplaquevisitingreceiving guestselegant companydog
Credit lineTwee plaques met Europese gezelschappen. c. 1770 - c. 1775. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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