The 'hong merchant' Mowqua
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The drawing is a portrait of Mowqua, a 'Hong merchant'. It was created by George Chinnery. Mowqua was an important figure in Guangzou, with whom Western merchants had to deal. He was the second-ranking 'Hong merchant' from 1812 to 1835. This drawing is related to another portrait of Mowqua, but with some differences. You can learn more about the style and techniques used in this drawing by looking into the technique of cross-hatching.
