Alexander, William (Maidstone, Kent, 1767 – Rocky Hill, Maidstone, 1816). A vender (sic!) of lanterns. In the right a number of lanterns decorated both with characters as pictures, over his back a large basket with further ones. Colored aquatint. Inscribed: Published Jany. 1, 1814, by J. Murray, Albemarle Street. 23.8 x 16.7 cm.
Rare , very charming representation by Alexander having been in Beijing himself as a member of Lord Macartney’s embassy. – On Whatman paper of 1812.
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