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1. WD3810-3819

Reference (shelfmark):
WD3810-3819
Title:
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 ...
Scope & Content:
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...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1812-1831
Extent:
10 items

2. WD3817

Reference (shelfmark):
WD3817
Title:
Duplicate of WD3816. Artist(s): Reeves, John (1774-1856)
Scope & Content:
Duplicate of WD3816. Pen and ink; 24 by 67.5 cm. Note: Both these drawings should be viewed from the reverse.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1812-1831
Extent:
1 Item

3. WD3811

Reference (shelfmark):
WD3811
Title:
Hongs along the Canton waterfront with accompanying key to the buildings. Artist(s): Reeves, John (1774-1856)
Scope & Content:
Hongs along the Canton waterfront with accompanying key to the buildings. Pen and ink; 13.6 by 46.8 cm. Key 18 by 24.3 cm open.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1812-1831
Extent:
1 Item

4. WD3810

Reference (shelfmark):
WD3810
Title:
Panorama of Whampoa from Dane Island, with British and American shipping in the anchorage. Artist(s): Reeves, John (1774-1856)
Scope & Content:
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.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1812-1831
Extent:
1 Item

5. WD3813

Reference (shelfmark):
WD3813
Title:
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)
Scope & Content:
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.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1812-1831
Extent:
1 Item

6. WD3818

Reference (shelfmark):
WD3818
Title:
The eastern end of Praya Grande, Macao from Guia fort to the Franciscan fort and church. Artist(s): Reeves, John (1774-1856)
Scope & Content:
The eastern end of Praya Grande, Macao from Guia fort to the Franciscan fort and church. Pen and ink with pencil inscriptions; 24 by 58.5 cm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1812-1831
Extent:
1 Item

7. WD3814

Reference (shelfmark):
WD3814
Title:
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)
Scope & Content:
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...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1812-1831
Extent:
1 Item

8. WD3812

Reference (shelfmark):
WD3812
Title:
The Praya Grande, Macao, from the east, with the entrance to the inner harbour at the extreme left. Artist(s): Reeves, John (1774-1856)
Scope & Content:
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.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1812-1831
Extent:
1 Item

9. WD3816

Reference (shelfmark):
WD3816
Title:
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)
Scope & Content:
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.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1812-1831
Extent:
1 Item

10. WD3819

Reference (shelfmark):
WD3819
Title:
Chart of Macao roads from the shore of Macao Bay showing the islands visible from Reeves’ house. Artist(s): Reeves, John (1774-1856)
Scope & Content:
Chart of Macao roads from the shore of Macao Bay showing the islands visible from Reeves’ house. Pen and ink and wash; 15.3 by 60.6 cm. Manuscript notes accompany this drawing.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1812-1831
Extent:
1 Item