WILLIAM ALEXANDER

The Fire-Backed Pheasant of Java
McCartney's Embassy to China 1797

Hand Colored • Original Engraving • England - 18th century
Unmatted • 12.00" x 9.50" image size • 26.50" x 20.00" outer size

Price: $887.50

William Alexander was selected to document a trip to China for Lord Macartney of England. Most of his engravings are genre scenes detailing the landscape, architecture, the people and their customs with only incidental observations about birds and flowers.