Octagonal pagoda near the confluence of the Tchang-Ho and Cha-Ho rivers, China: 1673

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Octagonal pagoda near the confluence of the Tchang-Ho and Cha-Ho rivers, China

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Allom, Thomas

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Measurements and weight

Height: 126 mm
Width: 192 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933) by Guillemard, Francis Henry Hill

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Materials used in production

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Sepia wash on paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

Text: 74
Location: Upper right and lower left corner

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1673
Primary reference Number: 8472
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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            University of Cambridge}}

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