Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
attributed to William Alexander, 1767–1816, British
Title:
A Young Chinese Scholar
Date:
1792 to 1794
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor with graphite on thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 5/8 x 7 1/8 inches (21.9 x 18.1 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, verso, lower center: "D209/ William Alexander 1767-1816 | A Chinese Scholar | LGD"; in graphite, lower right: "(195)"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.4911
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
man | Chinese | scholar | figure study | book
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:8999