DISCOVERART

John Thomson

The British Consular Yamun, Canton

c. 1868
Collotype, pl. XVII from the album "Illustrations of China and its People, Volume I" (1873)
22.8 × 27.7 cm (9 × 10.9 in)

SEE IT IN PERSON

Not currently on view

In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

View at artic.edu ↗Plan a visit ↗

Discussion

Be the first to share your thoughts.

Sign in to join the discussion.

Community guidelines

More by John Thomson

Flouring Mill at Yen-PingFlouring Mill at Yen-PingThe Seller of Shell-FishThe Seller of Shell-FishHalian Street MusiciansHalian Street MusiciansView Opposite CantonView Opposite Canton[Rapid, Yen-Ping][Rapid, Yen-Ping]Cast-Iron BillyCast-Iron BillyCast-Iron BillyCast-Iron Billy[untitled][untitled]

More like this

Botanical GardenUnknown — Botanical Garden[Government House, Allahabad]John Constantine Stanley — [Government House, Allahabad][Gardens, Government House, Allahabad]John Constantine Stanley — [Gardens, Government House, AllahOur House, Dum DumCaptain R. B. Hill — Our House, Dum Dum[View of a Church and Grounds]Unknown — [View of a Church and Grounds][The Mess House, Lahore]Unknown — [The Mess House, Lahore]Entrance to Botanical Gardens, CalcuttaCaptain R. B. Hill — Entrance to Botanical Gardens, Calcutta[Ishapoor]Unknown — [Ishapoor]"Seven Taluks," A Native House on the Road to CalcuttaUnknown — "Seven Taluks," A Native House on the Road to CalcMr. William's House, Jhansi (verso)Raja Deen Dayal (Indian, 1844–1905) — Mr. William's House, JGate Leading into Our HouseCaptain R. B. Hill — Gate Leading into Our House[Avenue, Mess and Capt. Hill's House]Captain R. B. Hill — [Avenue, Mess and Capt. Hill's House]