Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
William Alexander, 1767–1816, British
Title:
Natives of Cochin Playing Shuttlecock in China
Date:
1792 to 1794
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor over graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 7/8 x 8 7/8 inches (17.5 x 22.5 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed on verso in graphite, lower left: "Natives of Cochin China Playing at | Shuttle Cock with their feet"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.4171
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
smoking (activity) | palm trees | birds | natives | playing | genre subject | hats | huts | pipe (smoking equipment) | shuttlecock | walls | village | women | men | game | smoke | recreation | leisure
Associated Places:
Asia | China
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:8990