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View in Guangzhou (Canton), China

Watercolour
ca. mid 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Watercolour of a view in Guangzhou (Canton), China.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleView in Guangzhou (Canton), China (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Watercolour
Brief description
Watercolour, View in Guangzhou (Canton), China, attributed to Thomas Allom, ca. 1825-72.
Physical description
Watercolour of a view in Guangzhou (Canton), China.
Dimensions
  • Height: 6.375in
  • Width: 10.25in
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Object history
The Rev. G. N. Wright's 'China' was illustrated by engravings from drawings by Allom, but it does not contain a print after this painting. Allom himself did not go to China, but worked from sketches made by two officers.
Places depicted
Collection
Accession number
55-1887

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Record createdJune 2, 2014
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