The reception of Lord Macartney by the Qianlong emperor at Jehol (Chengde, China) in 1793, (1796). Creator: William Alexander.

The reception of Lord Macartney by the Qianlong emperor at Jehol (Chengde, China) in 1793, (1796). Creator: William Alexander.

3-056-877 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

The reception of Lord Macartney by the Qianlong emperor at Jehol (Chengde, China) in 1793, (1796). In the foreground, the emperor is carried in his chair with an entourage of court officials; to right, Lord Macartney with his entourage; beyond, a richly ornamented yurt.


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People Information

Creator
  1. William Alexander, attributed to: British: Artist, draughtsman, painter, author
Subject
  1. Lord Macartney: British: Diplomat, colonial governor, Viscount Macartney of Dervock, etc
  2. Emperor Qianlong: Chinese: Ruler, emperor

Medium
  1. Wash
  2. Watercolour

Geographic Hierarchy

World Asia China area disputed by China and India

  1. 33 00 00 N , 079 00 00 E

Category Hierarchy

History & Politics Historical Events Royal Events

People Royalty

History & Politics Politics Political Events

History & Politics Politics Politicians


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5340x3305
File Size : 51,706kb


Aliases

  1. Shelfmark ID: WD 961 Page No: f 58 (155)
  1. 1280000389
  1. 3-056-877
  1. 3056877

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