West River Rice Boat
1810
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1810
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a wooden rice boat on a wide river. The boat has a curved roof and long oars. Bamboo poles hold up a small shelter. It’s one of 50 river scenes made for tourists. These paintings were cheap souvenirs back in 1800. The artist kept every detail exact, like the rice sacks stacked inside. Want to see more? Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum.
