The 'Dutch folly fort', Canton (Guangzhou)
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
You see a drawing of a fort on an island in the Pearl River. The fort is known as the 'Dutch folly fort' and there's a boat near the entrance. It's interesting because the fort was drawn during a time when Westerners were visiting and trading in Canton. Check out the work of artist: Chinnery, George to learn more about his other drawings of life in Canton.
