Title
[Portrait of Cochin-Chinese soldier].
Creator
Alexander, William, 1767-1816, artist.
Publication details
[1793]
Physical details
1 drawing : watercolour, ink and graphite ; sheet 38.7 x 23.5 cm, on support 41.8 x 28.6 cm
Description
Portrait of a barefoot soldier standing full-length facing front, leaning on a wooden fence and holding a sheathed sword over his shoulder, dressed in knee-length wide trousers, long-sleeved chemise and turban, with sailing ships on river in the background. Signed with initials at bottom right and pasted on mount with washlines.
Place
Cochin China
Additional information
Described as 'Portrait of a Cochinchinese soldier in his undress' in manuscript notes bound with the drawings.
Other persons
Macartney, George Macartney, Earl, 1737-1806, patron.
Shelfmark
Maps 8 TAB.c.8.42.