Stacking the Kiln
1780
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1780
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Stacking the Kiln is a 1780 paint by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows workers carefully stacking delicate porcelain in a kiln. The glow from the open kiln door lights their faces. Europe wanted China’s secret for white, shiny porcelain. Artists painted these scenes to sell to curious collectors. The workers’ hands look steady but not hurried. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more pieces from this set.
The painting *Stacking the Kiln*, part of a series of 24 works depicting China’s porcelain industry, illustrates the process of kiln stacking. Created around 1780, it reflects European curiosity about Chinese porcelain production, which remained unattainable in Europe before the 18th century. The work was acquired in 1910 from Gordon M. Forsyth as part of a group of 24 pieces documented in Asia Department registers.
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