Author: ZHANG LAN
Title: Shanghai New Year pictures of the old school field. [Chinese Edition]
Description: [Cultural Relics Publishing House], [2012]. Softcover in slipcase. Illustrated in colour throughout. - Text in Chinese with small introduction in English: The Show of the Wood Engraved New Year Pictures of Shanghai Old Drill Ground - Named after the painting stands in the Drill Ground, now renamed as Jiuniaochang Road, the wood engraved new year pictures emerged se the feature of Chinese new year picture in 18th century. These pictures reflected the topics of local news and anecdotes, which were very popular with local residents [...] The wood engraved pictures of Shanghai old drill ground greatly contributed to Shanghaines culture with various styles, a wide selection of topics, vivid pictures and elaborate engravation. - Fine copy

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