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Silkworms Put on Cocoon Frames

Jun Wu

1880

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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

chinese_orthodox_school Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

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Silkworms Put on Cocoon Frames 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 silkworms on frames, getting ready to spin their cocoons. The scene is simple, with the worms and frames as the main focus. It's interesting that this painting is part of an album about the silk industry, showing a specific step in the process. To learn more about the artistic style used in this painting, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.