Album of watercolours: Costumes, views and scenes from life
30 watercolour drawings, including portraits of the Emperor and Empress of China, industry, views, costumes, etc., each captioned in manuscript. Binding: small 4to, contemporary maroon morocco gilt, edges gilt. Endleaves watermarked ‘J. Whatman 1845’
Accepted in lieu of Inheritance tax by HM Government in 2024 and allocated to the Fitzwilliam Museum
Height: 236 mm
Width: 189 mm
Method of acquisition: Allocated (2024) by HM Government
19th Century
1800
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1899
Watercolour : Watercolour on paper
Accession number: PD.18-2024
Primary reference Number: 317319
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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