Pu-Quà. A Traveller. / Voyageur. On foot. Colored stipple by Dadley (active before 1797 – after 1803). Inscribed: Pu-Quà, Cantòn, Delin. / Dadley, London, Sculpt. 25.7 x 22 cm.

According to Lipperheide Le 21 after-engraving about 1810 after Dadley’s print of 1799 (Lipperheide Le 17). – With slightly foxing explanation sheet in German-French parallel text.

“ Son habillement indique qu’il est en deuil. Il porte un bâton, une espece d’épine qui croît dans quelques parties de la Chine, et que l’on emploie fréquemment comme un bâton à marcher. ”

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A large selection from Pu-Quà’s colored Chinese professions :
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“ Received the (original Ridinger printing-)plate yesterday. Much Thanks from a satiesfied customer. You are a True Gentleman … All the Best! L… F. ”

(Mr. L. A. F., November 5, 2003)