The Eastern Window
EW1316
Handcolored photograph of a Chinese courtesan. China. Ca. 1875-80.
Titled in ink below the image "Courtisane Chinoise" and on the reverse in pencil as well.
Original, handcolored, albumen carte de visite photograph by Chow Kwa, photographer,
shipportrait & landscapepainter, Hankow road (Hong Kong).
Size ab. 100 x 63 mm / 3,9 x 2,4 inches (card).
Photographers wet stamp at reverse.
Condition is - apart from some mild discoloring - very good.
Original is a bit brighter toned.
Price Euro 525
Titled in ink below the image "Courtisane Chinoise" and on the reverse in pencil as well.
Original, handcolored, albumen carte de visite photograph by Chow Kwa, photographer,
shipportrait & landscapepainter, Hankow road (Hong Kong).
Size ab. 100 x 63 mm / 3,9 x 2,4 inches (card).
Photographers wet stamp at reverse.
Condition is - apart from some mild discoloring - very good.
Original is a bit brighter toned.
Price Euro 525
