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:
punts | rowing | fort | buildings | river | men | trade | commerce | seamen | boats | cityscape | flags | genre subject | marine art
Associated Places:
Asia | China | Chu | Guangdong | Guangzhou
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:8904