Fine Collection of Cantonese Ship Paintings 

First quarter 19th century. A collection of four framed watercolor and gouache paintings on rice paper.  All Cantonese, meticulously detailed and with inscriptions on each.  Also with inventory. Contains the following titles:

1) A Boat of the Emperors- used by Sculler only
2) A War Boat Covered with mats- mat used slows arrows
3) A Chinese ship called a junk for trading from 800 to 1200
4) The Viceroys Boat of State- at Canton

Largest sheet size 10.5 x 13.5 in.  A well documented group of watercolors providing insight into the marine life in Canton, China during the early 19th century. 

Provenance: Property of Betty Henshaw, Cincinnati, Ohio

Some creases and losses to perimeters of sheets.  A little foxing.