Temple De Buddha - Borget c.1842 partially defined coastline

partially defined coastline

unmatted and loose

The Lithographic Revolution: As a pioneer of lithography

It highlights the treacherous navigation around the Riau Archipelago and the eastern approaches to the Straits

reflecting the rapid expansion of geographical knowledge in the southern hemisphere

Temple De Buddha - Borget c.1842 partially defined coastlineTitle: Temple de Bouddha, Faubourg de Honan Canton Artist Lithographer: Auguste Borget (Drawn by) Eugne Cicri (Lithographed by) Published: Paris, c. 1842 Technique: Tinted lithograph with original hand coloring Description: This exquisite plate is from Auguste Borgets celebrated work, La Chine et les Chinois (China and the Chinese). It depicts the famous Ocean Banner Monastery (Hoi Tong Monastery) located in the Henan (Honan) district of Canton