BROWSE ARTWORKS

Hong Kong

Peter McIntyre received a commission from Major Harry Stanley, an ex-Grenadier Guards officer, who asked McIntyre to paint a series of pictures of Hong Kong. In McIntyre’s words Major Harry Stanley, “quietly and charmingly promoted Hong Kong”. 

McIntyre and his wife Patty were soon immersed in the vivid colours of Hong Kong. Ensconced in his new home on the bush-clad slopes of the Peak, McIntyre wasted no time in capturing the sights and sounds of the city. Looking down on to the harbour and the Nine Dragon Hills, McIntyre painted the high-stern junks sailing out to their fishing grounds. McIntyre was enthralled by Hong Kong, he wrote of his experience “life in Hong Kong is delightful; there is no more exciting place on earth.”