The Chinese Junk "Keying"–Captain Kellett–As she appeared in New York harbour July 13th, 1847–212 days from Canton.–720 tons burthen by Nathaniel Currier

The Chinese Junk "Keying"–Captain Kellett–As she appeared in New York harbour July 13th, 1847–212 days from Canton.–720 tons burthen 1847

drawing, lithograph, print

drawing

boat

aged paper

toned paper

lithograph

print

retro 'vintage design

personal sketchbook

sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

storyboard and sketchbook work

cartoon carciture

sketchbook art

watercolor

"The Chinese Junk 'Keying'" is a lithograph by Nathaniel Currier, depicting a Chinese junk, "The Keying," in New York Harbor in 1847. The lithograph is a detailed depiction of the ship, featuring the American flag as well as traditional Chinese flags and details. The print also includes a description of the ship, including its size, tonnage, and its journey from Canton, China, to New York. This lithograph is an example of the popular genre of maritime prints, which was common in the 19th century. The lithograph is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.