拍品专文
Sadras was taken by the British in 1795 and it has been suggested that this drawing is by a Madras artist who was employed by Lord Macartney, who was then Governor of Madras (1781-1785).
Dutch Fortifications at Sadras, Tamil Nadu
细节
Company School, circa 1785
Dutch Fortifications at Sadras, Tamil Nadu
pencil, pen and grey ink, grey wash heightened with touches of white within a black-lined border
10 3/8 x 21 1/8in. (26.3 x 53.7cm.); and 10 x 20¾in. (25.4 x 52.8cm.) (2)
Dutch Fortifications at Sadras, Tamil Nadu
pencil, pen and grey ink, grey wash heightened with touches of white within a black-lined border
10 3/8 x 21 1/8in. (26.3 x 53.7cm.); and 10 x 20¾in. (25.4 x 52.8cm.) (2)
来源
Sir Thomas Phillipps.