Dog Breaking Rice From the Husk
1790
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1790
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Dog Breaking Rice From the Husk is a 1790 paint by Puqua, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
A dog stands on its hind legs, using its front paws to break rice from the husk. The brushstrokes are quick and loose. The dog wears a tiny red hat, adding a playful touch. This painting comes from a set of 100 showing daily trades in Canton. It was made for curious Europeans who wanted to learn about China. Look up Puqua to see more works from this series.
The work is a rectangular watercolour from a series of 100 depicting trades and occupations in Canton, showing a small white dog positioned on a wooden device to break rice from its husk. Created in 1790 by Puqua, the painting was produced for European audiences seeking information about China and its people. It was acquired from Parsons & Sons and added to the collection in 1898.
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