Engraving by T. Allom: View of the Ancient Bridge At Chapoo

Proudly, a curved white bridge and sweeping rooflines crowd one busy canal bank

This engraving is from London, England, United Kingdom, and is dated 1843. It is ink on paper. These European views of the East were not always accurate and were prone to stereotype, yet they reflected genuine curiosity, and many were hand colored and are still appreciated as historical artworks. Rendered in black and white, a view of a white arched bridge, tiered tiled roofs with upturned eaves, large leafy trees, and several boats packed with people below. It is 10.5 inches wide and 7.8 high.

Every roofline competes to curl up the highest.