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Archive Reference (shelfmark) WD959-961 Subject topographical views

1. WD959

Reference (shelfmark):
WD959
Title:
Album of 372 drawings of landscapes, coastlines, costumes and everyday life made during Lord Macartney's embassy to the Emperor of China. Between 1792 and 1794. Artist(s): Alexander, William (1767-1816)
Scope & Content:
372 drawings (70 folios) made during the voyage to China and during the embassy, arranged in two sections: section 1, ff.1-30 and section ii, ff.31-70. 3 drawings are by other hands: f.48 (67) by J. Barrow, Comptroller of the Household to Lord Macartney; f.49 (74) by a 'Chinese mandarin'; f.64 ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1792-1794
Extent:
1 Item

2. WD960

Reference (shelfmark):
WD960
Title:
Album of 220 drawings, chiefly profiles of coastlines, made during Lord Macartney's embassy to the Emperor of China. Between 1792 and 1794. Artist(s): Alexander, William (1767-1816)
Scope & Content:
220 drawings, chiefly profiles of coast lines, with identifying titles and notes. f.1 1 Porto Sancto. 2,3 Island of Madeira 4 Teneriffe. [f.1 1v Detailsof rocks, ‘NW End of the Button’ and ‘SW end of Button.’ 3v Hilly coastline] f.2 5-7 Teneriffe. [f.2 5v View...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1792-1794
Extent:
1 Item

3. WD961

Reference (shelfmark):
WD961
Title:
Album of 278 drawings of landscapes, coastlines, costumes and everyday life made during Lord Macartney's embassy to the Emperor of China. Between 1792 and 1794. Artist(s): Alexander, William (1767-1816)
Scope & Content:
278 drawings (89 folios) made during the voyage to China and during the embassy. Seven drawings are by other hands: f.8 (28) and f.44 (124) by Sir George Staunton, Secretary to the embassy; ff.59, 59v (157-159) by Captain William Henry Parish, Royal Artillery; f.60v, 61 (161-162) by a Chinese ar...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1792-1794
Extent:
1 Item