Preparing Warp Yarns
1880
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1880
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows women working with silk threads. They are preparing warp yarns from many bobbins. The women are winding threads together to make yarns strong enough for weaving. You can see many bobbins in the scene. The painting gives a glimpse into the silk industry. It shows a specific step in the process of making silk fabric. To learn more about the use of light and shadow in this painting, look up the technique: chiaroscuro.
