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Letter to Editor
May 26, 1847
The Daily Union
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
A letter to the editor promotes viewing a large, beautifully executed Chinese painting of Canton by artist Sunqua at Mr. Van Loan's Daguerreotype rooms next to the United States Hotel in Washington City, highlighting its depiction of the river and ships.
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Full Text
A Chinese Painting.
To the Editor of the Union.
Sir: I request a small space in your valuable paper whilst I employ it in inviting the attention of the regular artist, the amateur, and the curious, to the inspection of an extraordinary and beautifully executed painting—the genuine production of a Chinaman by the name of Sunqua. The picture, five feet in length and two-and-a-half in breadth, may be seen at the Daguerreotype rooms of Mr. Van Loan, next door to the United States Hotel, Washington City. This picture represents the town of Canton in the Celestial Empire. Perhaps that expression is too broad, for the artist, it seems, intended, even in so comprehensive a design, to give especially a great and impressive image of the river Canton, and the numerous craft of every form and dimension which darken its surface and burden its bosom.
I should extend this notice further than I intend, were I to go into any detailed description of the diversified objects of interest so vividly grouped. But struck as I have been by this remarkable and curious specimen of art, brought from that far distant land, immediately underneath us, I have thought it proper to advise the public of its whereabouts.
DAVID.
To the Editor of the Union.
Sir: I request a small space in your valuable paper whilst I employ it in inviting the attention of the regular artist, the amateur, and the curious, to the inspection of an extraordinary and beautifully executed painting—the genuine production of a Chinaman by the name of Sunqua. The picture, five feet in length and two-and-a-half in breadth, may be seen at the Daguerreotype rooms of Mr. Van Loan, next door to the United States Hotel, Washington City. This picture represents the town of Canton in the Celestial Empire. Perhaps that expression is too broad, for the artist, it seems, intended, even in so comprehensive a design, to give especially a great and impressive image of the river Canton, and the numerous craft of every form and dimension which darken its surface and burden its bosom.
I should extend this notice further than I intend, were I to go into any detailed description of the diversified objects of interest so vividly grouped. But struck as I have been by this remarkable and curious specimen of art, brought from that far distant land, immediately underneath us, I have thought it proper to advise the public of its whereabouts.
DAVID.
What sub-type of article is it?
Informative
What keywords are associated?
Chinese Painting
Sunqua
Canton River
Washington City
Daguerreotype Rooms
What entities or persons were involved?
David.
The Editor Of The Union
Letter to Editor Details
Author
David.
Recipient
The Editor Of The Union
Main Argument
the writer invites the public, artists, and amateurs to view an extraordinary chinese painting of canton by sunqua, available at mr. van loan's daguerreotype rooms in washington city.
Notable Details
Painting Measures Five Feet In Length And Two And A Half In Breadth
Represents The Town Of Canton, Focusing On The River And Numerous Craft
Brought From China, Described As A Remarkable Specimen Of Art