Rinsing silk threads in river
1880
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1880
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Rinsing silk threads in river is a 1880 paint by Jun Wu, a chinese_orthodox_school work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
In this painting, women stand knee-deep in a calm river, rinsing silk threads. Their hands move in gentle rhythm, untangling the threads from the water’s flow. The scene shows a real step in silk making, not just pretty scenery. The women’s clothing blends softly with the muted greens and blues, hinting at quiet labor. Look up Wu, Jun to see more works from this silk industry album.
