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  • [ Macau ] Fort de l'Entrée de la Typa
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Sigismond Himely
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[ Macau ] Fort de l'Entrée de la Typa
Publication Place / Date
Paris / 1835
Image Dimensions
12.3 x 8.6 inches
Color
Uncolored
Condition
VG+
Stock# 109932
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This Chine collee aquatint view illustrates the fortifications in the channel leading to Macau, a critical maritime enclave on the southern coast of China under Portuguese administration during the 19th century. The image appeared in Voyage autour du monde par les mers de l'Inde et de la Chine de la corvette de sa Majesté La Favorite, a seminal work chronicling the global voyage of the French corvette La Favorite under the command of Captain Cyrille Pierre Théodore Laplace.  

The image features a striking depiction of the fortifications that line the Typa River (A-Ma Bay), forming a protective network at the entrance to Macau. The central hill, prominently depicted, is crowned by a fort, and additional defensive structures are visible on adjacent elevations, illustrating the strategic emphasis on controlling this vital maritime gateway. The foreground is animated by two rowboats filled with people, their presence emphasizing the bustling activity of the harbor. The larger ship with a raised flag to the right signifies the international trade and naval connections integral to Macau’s prominence as a port.  

This engraving encapsulates the geopolitical and commercial significance of Macau during the 19th century, a time when it served as a hub for Portuguese colonial trade and as a key link between Europe and China. The Typa River, depicted here, was a critical channel for ships entering the harbor, and the fortifications ensured the protection of Macau’s maritime interests against potential threats. By this time, Macau had already been a pivotal point in Sino-European relations for centuries, although it was beginning to face challenges from the rise of neighboring Hong Kong under British control. 

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