Not on display

Painting

19th century (made)
Place of origin

Rectangular painting depciting a boat. The boat's middle features two semi-circular cabins, the right-hand one for layered seating. The frpnt of the boat is covered by a canvas awning, under which a figure sits. A second figure is at the rear. Originally in a folio.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Watercolours on paper
Brief description
Painting, watercolours on paper, China, 19th century
Physical description
Rectangular painting depciting a boat. The boat's middle features two semi-circular cabins, the right-hand one for layered seating. The frpnt of the boat is covered by a canvas awning, under which a figure sits. A second figure is at the rear. Originally in a folio.
Dimensions
  • Length: 39.3cm
  • Width: 26.1cm
Object history
Acquisition method and source not identified in the Asia Department registers, accessioned in 1889. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project.
Associated objects
Collection
Accession number
D.436-1889

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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