Important English Mid-19th Century Antique Hand-Colored Engraving China Scenery

Important antique English hand-coloured in watercolor engraving from "China Illustrated" by Thomas Allom. Displaying the scenery, architecture and social habits of China. Engraved by S. Fisher of Fisher, Son & Co. London and Paris. Beautifully framed with gilt and linen double matting. Pristine condition. Imported from London, England, U.K. and re-framed in the U.S. ***England initially began importing goods from China in the mid-18th century and were prevalent thereafter in the form of Chinoiserie and Chinese motifs. Among the many traded goods were specifically tea, spices, export wares, and other oddities. Furthermore, the influence was first introduced into the George III period (1760-1820) furniture by Thomas Chippendale in his noteworthy furniture designed for King George III. We still refer today to the terminology "Chinese Chippendale" (1750-1770) displayed in his novel furnishings inclusive of incorporated Chinese fretwork and lacquerwork. This hand-coloured engraving is a fine example of the continued Chinese interest, trade, and overall influence during the mid-Victorian era circa 1850.