Old tourist map of Shanghai, 1928

Old tourist map of Shanghai, 1928This exceptionally rare pre war tourist map of Shanghai, dating back to approximately 1928, is a captivating historical artifact produced in Shanghai by the Jin Feng She () publishing house. With a focus on Shanghai's heart, it offers a unique snapshot of this vibrant city during a pivotal era. The map primarily highlights the core areas of Shanghai, with a particular emphasis on the Foreign Concessions, the ancient Chinese Walled City, and the

Joseph Hutchins Colton started his mapmaking career as an apprentice to his uncle

creating a sense of harmony and balance

"Festoon of fruit and flowers" is a still-life painting by Jan Davidsz de Heem

which eats away at the exposed metal

all of which are engaged in a dramatic struggle to break free from the chains of oppression and reach a state of enlightenment

which contained a wealth of information about different regions

with its lively and fluid lines and its sensitivity to the human figure

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as well as his original writings

and his interest in the culture was reflected in many of his works from this period

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with a predominance of black and violet tones