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Houqua

Style of George Chinnery British
ca. 1843
Not on view
Hoqua (1769–1843), was a senior merchant in China. (See also 66.109.)

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Houqua
  • Artist: Style of George Chinnery (British, London 1774–1852 Macau)
  • Artist: Ester Speakman (American, 1832–1875)
  • Date: ca. 1843
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Oil on canvas
  • Dimensions: 25 x 18 5/8 in. (63.5 x 46.3 cm)
  • Credit Line: Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941
  • Object Number: 41.160.405
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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