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Whampoa Anchorage: 4163.2

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Titles

Whampoa Anchorage

Maker(s)

Youqua

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Description

Whampoa is situated 10-16 miles from Canton and was the closest the Western ships could get to port before the water became too shallow. All the foreign ships anchored at Whampoa to load or unload their cargos. Subsequently, the crew and cargo relied on sampans and other small boats to transport in and out of Canton. This image shows panoramic view of the anchorage from Danes Island; it includes three famous pagodas used as navigation points.
Previously described as "Whampoa".

Measurements and weight

Height: 250 mm
Width: 337 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1909) by Bothamley, Rev. H.

Dating

19th Century
Circa 1840 - Circa 1870

School or Style

Chinese
Chinese export art
Chinese export watercolour

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Bodycolour

Components of the work

Support composed of pith paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour, bodycolour and ink with heightening in white on pith paper, laid lown with with strips of blue silk-covered paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Whampoa
  • Location: L.r. folio
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: 4163.2
Primary reference Number: 185526

Audit data

Created: Friday 23 September 2011 Updated: Thursday 23 January 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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