Pu-Quà. A Carpenter. / Un Charpentier. The itinerant handicraftsman during his years. Colored stipple by Dadley (active before 1897 – after 1803). 1799. Inscribed: Pu-Quà, Cantòn, Delin. / Dadley, London, Sculpt 34.8 x 25.3 cm.

From Lipperheide Le 17. – With explanation leaf in English-French parallel text. – On large strong paper watermarked 1811. – Three sides trimmed to platemark, but unessential for much white platemargin.

“ This itinerant handicraftsman carries all his tools, his saw excepted, in a box upon his shoulder. His staff serves him for a rule, and the box is used alternately as a seat or bench to work upon. ”

Offer no. 14,600 / EUR  178. (c. US$ 248.) + shipping

A large selection from Pu-Quà’s colored Chinese professions :
With new Diligence to Work

“ … and I wish to thank you for packing it so carefully … ”

(Mr. P. M., August 28, 2003)