Asia. was painted by Unknown in 1774.

Where can I see Asia.?

Asia. is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Asia.?

Asia. is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Asia.

Unknown , 1774

Asia. is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1774 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. A watercolour map of Asia, created by a child, displays the continent with varying levels of detail.

About this work

Overview

A watercolour map of Asia, created by a child, displays the continent with varying levels of detail.

Subject & Meaning

The map includes country borders and some geographical features, with a focus on the Near East, where countries are labeled and biblical place names are noted.

History & Provenance

The map was part of Lady Charlotte Finch's puzzle cabinet, a collection of dissected maps commissioned for the children of George III, for whom she served as Royal Governess.