Edward Francis Burney (1760-1848)

Q.Q. brought before the Chinese Emperor

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Edward Francis Burney (1760-1848)
Q.Q. brought before the Chinese Emperor
inscribed 'Plate IV' (upper left)
pencil, pen and brown ink
6 x 8 in. (16.5 x 20.3 cm.)

Lot Essay

This drawing is probably an additional drawing for the unpublished series depicting Q.Q.'s attempts to reach the moon. A selection of the drawings were reproduced in The Illustrated London News, 6 June 1959.

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