Pu-Quà. A Blacksmith. / Forgeron. With the attributes of his profession over the shoulder. Colored stipple by J. Dadley (active before 1797 – after 1803). Inscribed: Pu-Quà. Cantòn. Delin. / Dadley. London. Sculpt. 25.1 x 20.3 cm.

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

“ … le forgeron Chinois rend son enclume et sa forge aussi portatifs qu’un simples clou, ou un grain de poussiere. ”

Offer no. 14,639 / EUR  148. (c. US$ 192.) + shipping

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

„ Hartelijk dank voor de zorgvulige wijze … Voor mij bent u de Mercedes onder de prentenhandelaren! “

(de heer P. E., 24. Januar 2008)