Les Chinois, Oberkampf & Cie., (Jouy-en-Josas, France, 1759–1815), Medium: cotton Technique: plain weave foundation; red printed by engraved roller; yellow added by block or brush Label: Roller-printed on cotton; yellow added by block or brush, Small scenes depicting religious and secular architecture in China, many of which are derived from illustrations in 'An Authentic Account of an Embassy from the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China' (London, 1797). The fortress at Yangchow (center), and warriors, is based on the drawings of William Alexander.

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