Silk Stored in Warehouse
1880
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1880
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The painting shows workers carrying bales of silk into a warehouse. They are doing their daily work, sorting and weighing the silk. This scene gives us a glimpse into the daily life of silk merchants. The painting is part of an album about the silk industry. It shows the steps involved in storing and handling silk products. To learn more about this style, look into the technique of sfumato.
