Woman Weaving Cotton
1790
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1790
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Woman Weaving Cotton is a 1790 paint by Puqua, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a woman weaving cotton. She's focused on her work, with threads and fabric around her. The painting is part of a set showing different trades in Canton, made for Europeans interested in China. The set has 100 paintings like this one, each depicting a different occupation. This one gives a glimpse into daily life in Canton. To learn more about this style, look into the technique of sfumato.
The painting depicts a woman operating a large wooden loom to weave cotton, one of a set of 100 works illustrating trades and occupations in Canton. Produced for European audiences curious about Chinese society, it reflects the period's interest in documenting daily life and craftsmanship. Acquired from Parsons & Sons, it was accessioned into the collection in 1898.
Read the full account in the museum source.
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