Album of Chinese export paintings: Insects, flowers and birds
Album containing 12 watercolours on pith paper, illustrating various insects, birds, and flowers. It was made in Canton for the export market. Such export paintings often feature refined style, bright colouring, and native subjects.
Given by Rev. John Durham Denis de Vitré, 1942
Method of acquisition: Given (1942) by De Vitré, John Durham Denis de
Chinese
Chinese export art
Chinese export watercolour
Support composed of pith paper
Watercolour : Watercolour and bodycolour on pith paper
Accession number: 4205
Primary reference Number: 312054
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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