Chinese School, 19th century

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Description

Chinese School, 19th Century
China Trade View of the Anchorage at Whampoa
oil on canvas
18 by 24 1/2 in. (45.7 by 62.2cm)

Catalogue Note

The boats are carefully drawn and identifiable - flying flags of the United States, France, Great Britain, Denmark and Sweden. The town of Whampoa is seen on the island beyond. The nine-story pagoda is seen in the middle. In the foreground is Dane's Island.
Painted circa 1810; on the original stretchers.