Sectional drawing of the ridge of Landour showing the site of a proposed convalescent station. The station, for European soldiers, was established in 1827
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Sectional drawing of the ridge of Landour showing the site of a proposed convalescent station. The station, for European soldiers, was established in 1827. c.1827. Inscribed: ‘Section through the ridge from the extreme right, to first building on the left, detailing the intermediate sites cal...
Panorama of Whampoa from Dane Island, with British and American shipping in the anchorage. Artist(s): Reeves, John (1774-1856)
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Panorama of Whampoa from Dane Island, with British and American shipping in the anchorage. Pen and ink and water-colour with pencil notes on landmarks; 40 by 127.5 cm.
REEVES, JOHN (1774-1856) Born West Ham, Essex. Appointed EIC Inspector of tea in China in 1812, first as Assistant, later as Chief Inspector, at Maca ...
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REEVES, JOHN (1774-1856) Born West Ham, Essex. Appointed EIC Inspector of tea in China in 1812, first as Assistant, later as Chief Inspector, at Macao and Canton. Naturalist and plant collector, he commissioned Chinese artists to make natural history drawings. Fellow of the Royal and Linnean so...
The Praya Grande, Macao, from the east, with the entrance to the inner harbour at the extreme left. Artist(s): Reeves, John (1774-1856)
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The Praya Grande, Macao, from the east, with the entrance to the inner harbour at the extreme left. Inscribed: ‘No.1’ and with main buildings identified. Pen and ink; 19.2 by 94.5 cm.
Praya Grande, Macao from the west, with Penha hill in the foreground and the Franciscan fort in the distance. Artist(s): Reeves, John (1774-1856)
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Praya Grande, Macao from the west, with Penha hill in the foreground and the Franciscan fort in the distance. Inscribed: ‘2’ and with main buildings identified. Pen and ink; 18.5 by 83 cm. Note: These two drawings are accompanied by detailed notes describing the buildings and their occupants.
Part of Macao from the church of San Lourenço looking towards the Praya Grande with Penha hill and church on the right. Artist(s): Reeves, John (1774-1856)
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Part of Macao from the church of San Lourenço looking towards the Praya Grande with Penha hill and church on the right. Pen and ink with pencil notes; 14.5 by 42.4 cm. Note: Manuscript notes accompany this drawing although the notes are headed ‘Views of Macao No.3’ and the drawing is inscribed...
View of Macao peninsula from the north with Penha Church on the right looking down on Praya Grande and the anchorage of the inner harbour on the left with Green Island in the distance. Artist(s): Reeves, John (1774-1856)
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View of Macao peninsula from the north with Penha Church on the right looking down on Praya Grande and the anchorage of the inner harbour on the left with Green Island in the distance. Pen and ink; 26 by 72 cm. Note: This drawing should be viewed from the reverse.
View of Praya Grande Macao from Penha Hill looking across to Monte and Guia forts and the Franciscan fort at the water’s edge. Artist(s): Reeves, John (1774-1856)
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View of Praya Grande Macao from Penha Hill looking across to Monte and Guia forts and the Franciscan fort at the water’s edge. Pen and ink with pencil inscriptions; 28.5 by 68.5 cm.