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Western Gate, Peking.

Engraving
1843 (published), c.1830s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Engraving showing a scene of Chinese life


Object details

Categories
Object type
Titles
  • Western Gate, Peking. (assigned by artist)
  • China, in a series of views, displaying the scenery, architecture and social habits of that ancient empire. (series title)
Materials and techniques
engraving
Brief description
Thomas Allom. Western Gate, Peking. Engraved by E. Brandard.
1 of 15 illustrations to "China, in a series of views, displaying the scenery, architecture and social habits of that ancient empire." published London, 1843.
Physical description
Engraving showing a scene of Chinese life
Dimensions
  • Height: 8.375in
  • Width: 11.125in
Credit line
Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1927, London: Board of Education, 1928.
Collection
Accession number
E.1599-1927

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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