Youqua (active c.1840-1880)

Youqua (active c.1840-1880), a pair of oval oil paintings of Whampoa Pagoda and Dahangjiao Fort, 44.1cm x 32.4cm. (2) The nine-storey Whampoa Pagoda was built by Emperor Wanli around 1600 and was one of the 'eight beautiful scenes' of Canton. It became a navigational landmark for shipping approaching the busy anchorage at Whampoa. Dahangjiao Fort was situated in the Macao Passage and guarded the mouth of the Pearl River, protecting Canton.