Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
William Alexander, 1767–1816, British
Title:
Fort Opposite the Factory, Canton
Date:
1793
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor. pen and gray ink over graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 4 1/2 × 6 inches (11.4 × 15.2 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, on back, upper center: "The Fort Opposite the Factory at Canton"; on back, upper right: "E"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1975.3.1084
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
trade | flags | rowing | buildings | commerce | genre subject | boats | seamen | river | men | punts | fort | marine art | cityscape
Associated Places:
Chu | Guangzhou | Asia | China | Guangdong
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:8904