tong cang wai jiang chuan
1810
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1810
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
tong cang wai jiang chuan is a 1810 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a wide, flat boat floating on calm water. Inside, two people sit under a curved roof made of woven material, while another person stands at the back, holding a long pole. The boat’s sides are open, revealing simple baskets or containers stacked inside. The boat’s design suggests it’s built for fishing or carrying goods. Notice how the artist used soft colors and gentle lines to show the peaceful scene. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
The painting depicts a rectangular boat with a circular cabin along its center and a mast toward the rear, its sail partially unfurled. A figure at the stern maneuvers an oar while another stands at the bow, both rendered in muted tones. Originally part of a fifty-sheet folio illustrating various vessels on the Pearl River, this work was likely produced as a mass-produced souvenir. The scene suggests nighttime ferry operations on the busy Canton River.
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