Henry_William_Parish_-_Plan,_Section_and_Geometrical_Elevation_of_the_Great_Wall_and_a_Tower,_near_the_Pass_at_Cou-pe-keou.jpg
Summary
English: Plan, Section and Geometrical Elevation of the Great Wall and a Tower, near the Pass at Cou-pe-keou. ( ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Artist |
Henry William Parish
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Title |
English:
Plan, Section and Geometrical Elevation of the Great Wall and a Tower, near the Pass at Cou-pe-keou.
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Description |
One of several technical drawings of the Great Wall of China produced by Lieutenant Henry William Parish of the Royal Artillery during Lord Macartney's embassy to China. Reproduced as watercolors by William Alexander, and also printed as engravings. Scale: 240.20 feet to 1 inch.
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Date |
1793
date QS:P571,+1793-00-00T00:00:00Z/9
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Medium | ink and wash on paper | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | 23.2 x 37.2 cm | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Collection |
institution QS:P195,Q23308
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Source/Photographer | British Library Catalogue |
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