Man Selling Sweet Cakes
1790
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1790
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Man Selling Sweet Cakes is a 1790 paint by Puqua, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a man selling sweet cakes on the street. He's arranged his treats in a neat display. The artist made this painting as part of a set to show Europeans what life was like in Canton, which is interesting because it gives us a glimpse into daily life in China back then. You can learn more about similar artwork by looking into the movement: Romanticism.
The painting *Man Selling Sweet Cakes* by Puqua, created in 1790, depicts a central figure in blue seated behind a wooden stove, illustrating one of 100 works in a series showcasing Chinese artisans and tradesmen. Part of a set commissioned for Europeans curious about China and its culture, the work was acquired from Parsons & Sons and accessioned in 1898.
Read the full account in the museum source.
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