Xi'nan Passenger 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 busy river scene with a passenger boat. It's one of many paintings made to show the different types of boats on the Pearl River. The painting is interesting because it was made as a souvenir item, giving us a glimpse of what the river looked like back then. You can learn more about similar artwork at the museum: Victoria and Albert Museum.