A Tanka boat, Macau, with a lift net lowered into the water
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The drawing shows a Tanka boat in Macau with a lift net in the water. It's a simple scene, but what's interesting is that it gives us a glimpse of everyday life in Macau. The use of a lift net is a traditional fishing method, and it's still used today in some parts of the world. To learn more about similar drawings, look up the movement: Romanticism.
