Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
William Alexander, 1767–1816, British
Title:
A Chinese Warrior
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor and graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 1/4 x 6 1/8 inches (20.9 x 15.5 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, upper center: "24"; center right: "Chain of the sword to be | more forward where the | pencil line is - | Shield of wicker work"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1975.4.13
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
dragons | Chinese | shield | costume | sword | man | teeth | stripes | soldier | warrior | fort | figure study
Associated Places:
Asia | China
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:8962