A bound volume of 60 watercolours and a manuscript for George Henry Mason's 'Costume of China' and a printed copy. The watercolours were painted anonymously in Canton in 1789 according to an inscription in the volume. In the printed version, each illustration bears the signature 'Pu Qua, Canton, Delin.'; however nothing is known of such artist. Large quantities of watercolours were produced in Canton for the foreign market in the second half of the Qing dynasty (1644-1911).
More information
Title of artwork, date
The Costumes of China, c. 1789
Date supported
2003
Medium and material
Watercolour on paper & printed book
Dimensions
33.6 x 26.5 cm & 37 x 27.5 cm
Grant
5000
Total cost
17000
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