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A Chinese Triumphal Arch, Esteemed the most Elegant at Canton in China: P.17-1982

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Titles

A Chinese Triumphal Arch, Esteemed the most Elegant at Canton in China
Twelve views of scenes in China

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Unknown
Draughtsman: Heckel, Augustin (After)
Publisher: Sayer, Robert

Entities

Categories

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Miss M. R. Glover, 1982

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1982) by Glover, M. R.

Dating

18th century
Production date: AD 1752

Note

Printed for & sold by Robert Sayer Map & Printseller at the Golden Buck in Fleet Street. 4 in upper and lower right hand corners.

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.17-1982
Primary reference Number: 311148

Audit data

Created: Tuesday 12 July 2022 Updated: Tuesday 12 July 2022

Associated departments & institutions

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

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