Who painted A Curer of Skin Disease?

A Curer of Skin Disease was painted by Puqua in 1790.

Where can I see A Curer of Skin Disease?

A Curer of Skin Disease is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is A Curer of Skin Disease?

A Curer of Skin Disease is associated with Patna School of Painting.

Can I buy a print of A Curer of Skin Disease?

Museum-quality prints of A Curer of Skin Disease are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

A Curer of Skin Disease

Puqua , 1790

A Curer of Skin Disease is a paint painting by the Patna School of Painting artist Puqua. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This painting is from a set of 100 depicting different trades and occupations in Canton.

About this work

Overview

A rectangular watercolor painting from a set of 100 depicting trades in Canton, it portrays a curer of skin disease in a colorful outfit and wide-brimmed hat carrying round instruments over his shoulder. Produced for European audiences curious about China, the work was purchased in 1898 from Parsons & Sons and later accessioned into the collection.