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Feeding the Silkworms

Jun Wu

1880

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

chinese_orthodox_school Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

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Feeding the Silkworms is a 1880 paint by Jun Wu, a chinese_orthodox_school work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Jun Wu
When & what style?: 1880 · chinese_orthodox_school
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a woman handling silkworm mats in a wooden stand. The mats are stacked in neat rectangles, each holding silkworms that need fresh leaves. Soft light falls on her hands and the mats, making the scene feel calm and precise. It’s part of an album that documents the silk trade in detail. You can almost feel the quiet routine of feeding the worms before they molt. If you like this, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum’s collection.