File:VIEW OF A BRIDGE.jpg

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English: Drawing by William Alexander, draughtsman of the Macartney Embassy to China in 1793. View of a stone bridge in the vicinity of the city of Sou-tcheou with city walls in the background. Alexander wrote that he has seen many bridges of such design built from coarse marble during the Embassy's trip from Han-tcheou to Chusan, some of which were very light, and elegant. The temporary ornament over the center of the arch was erected as a compliment to the British Ambassador. Six soldiers are standing on the bridge by way of salute to the Embassy. Image taken from The Costume of China, illustrated in forty-eight coloured engravings, published in London in 1805.
Date circa 1800
date QS:P,+1800-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
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William Alexander  (1767–1816)  wikidata:Q961465 s:en:Author:William Alexander (1767-1816)
 
William Alexander
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Mr. Alexander; W. Alexander
Description British painter, drafter and illustrator
Date of birth/death 10 April 1767 Edit this at Wikidata 23 July 1816 Edit this at Wikidata
Location of birth/death Maidstone Edit this at Wikidata Maidstone Edit this at Wikidata
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