Name/Title
Oil on ivory View of Wampoa Reach (set of four)Entry/Object ID
2023.4.2Description
Kelton Foundation notes: A series of four paintings which include views of Boca Tigris, Macao, and Canton.
This early, somewhat aerial, view of Whampoa Reach is looking northwest from Dane Island. The
graveyard is located on the knoll in the central foreground, just beyond the winding dirt road. The
town of Whampoa is on the central island beyond, with its famed nine stage pagoda on the far
side of Whampoa Island on the left. French Island is located on the left and the other, smaller
islands in the channel are seen beyond Whampoa in the background. American ships
predominate in the Western ships at anchor. The flags are (from right to left): Dutch, 3 English, 2
Danish, Swedish, American, unidentified and 6 more American vessels. This painting has a more
realistic portrayal of the density of the anchored slipping than most views.
Reference: Crossman, The China Trade, pg. 255, fig. 7 The Chater Collection, pg. 171-no.
12,pg. 173-no 13.Collection
Fine Art CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Painting, PanelNomenclature Primary Object Term
PaintingNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsGetty AAT
Concept
oil painting (technique)