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The Praya Grande, Macau
The Praya Grande was the principal waterfront promenade when the Portuguese held the peninsula of Macao. Here it curves around on the left hand side of the painting. The port and the boats are seen on the calm waters, and the mountains form a distant backdrop to the scene. The artist has painted the view from the northern end of the Praya Grande, facing away from the Chinese mainland.
Previously described as "Macau".
Height: 250 mm
Width: 337 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1909) by Bothamley, Rev. H.
19th Century
Circa
1840
-
Circa
1870
Watercolour
Bodycolour
Pith paper
Drawing : Watercolour, bodycolour and ink with heightening in white on pith paper, laid down with with strips of blue silk-covered paper
Accession number: 4163.4
Primary reference Number: 185528
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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