Fan-seller
Painting
1894 (made)
1894 (made)
| Place of origin |
Painting depicting a central figure in blue on plain ground. They use a long pole across their shoulders to carry their wares. On the left, a rack with cream-coloured fans, open fro display. On the right, a large basket filled additional fans.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Fan-seller (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Watercolours on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, 'Fan-seller', watercolours on paper, Puqua workshops, China, 1894 |
| Physical description | Painting depicting a central figure in blue on plain ground. They use a long pole across their shoulders to carry their wares. On the left, a rack with cream-coloured fans, open fro display. On the right, a large basket filled additional fans. |
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| Object history | This painting is one of twenty-four from an album containing illustrations of figures engaged in various trades and occupations. The full series is numbered D.322-1894 to D.345-1894. |
| Production | Paqua Workshops |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | D.345-1894 |
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| Record created | July 13, 2006 |
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