Nineteenth Century Prints of Singapore /
Marine Teo
- Singapore, The National Museum : 1987.
- 96 Pages : pbk. 28 cm.
No Index
Nineteenth-century prints of Singapore provide valuable visual records of the region during the early colonial period. Created mainly by European artists and travelers, these prints often depicted landscapes, ports, streets, and daily life, reflecting Singapore’s growth as a major trading hub under British rule. Using techniques such as lithography and engraving, the images combined documentation with artistic interpretation, sometimes idealizing the environment for Western audiences. Today, these prints are important historical sources that offer insight into colonial perspectives, urban development, and cultural interactions in 19th-century Singapore.