1840
oil
canvas
From the collection of Peabody Essex Museum
Dominant colour
Mouqua is a 1840 oil by Lam Qua, held at Peabody Essex Museum.
The painting depicts a man seated in a chair, wearing a dark robe with white cuffs and a vibrant, patterned sash. He is adorned with a long, beaded necklace and has a distinctive mustache. The background features a serene landscape with trees, a body of water, and a boat. A notable detail is the intricate design on the man's sash, which adds a pop of color to the overall composition. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the art of Lam Qua.
Lam Qua (Chinese: 林官; Cantonese Yale: Lam Kwan; 1801–1860), or Kwan Kiu Cheong (關喬昌), was a Chinese painter from the Canton province in Qing dynasty China, who specialized in Western-style portraits intended largely for Western clients.
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