Lot 58: Dr. Edward Hodges Cree R.N. (British, 1814-1901)

The British proceeding up the Pearl river to effect the capture of Canton, 1841
signed 'E H Cree' and inscribed 'The force proceeding to attack Canton' and dated 'May 24th 1841'
pen and ink and wash
21 x 33 cm. (8 1/4 x 13 in.)
within an album of other works depicting Chinese subjects by the same hand: The blowing up of Anghunghoy Fort, Pearl River 1841; A portrait of Howqua; Happy Valley, Hong Kong, 1841; Tea Gardens, Shanghai 1841; The Hall of Ancestors, Ningpo; The Pagoda Nanking; Chusan Harbour; A Chinese funeral and many others, unframed, an album, (qty)

Provenance:
By direct descent to Angus Cree, grandson of E.H. Cree.
Bequeathed to the current owner.

Cree records in his journal (see lot 43):
Mon 24th May 1841 - "Canton. Ordered to disembark troops at noon. Plenty of excitement and bustle. The force moving up the river was a fine sight. I could see the flashes of the guns and some heavy explosions and two large fires which broke out in different parts of the city."

Bibliography:
M Levien, The Cree Journals, pub. Exeter 1981.