Artwork
Hou Qua
Hou Qua is an oil painting by the Realist artist Unknown. It dates from 1836 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Hou Qua' is an oil on canvas portrait.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted with a shaved head, wearing an intricately designed blue robe and holding a white staff, indicating a high social status.
Technique & Style
The work showcases a high level of skill through its detailed rendering and stylistic execution, characteristic of a proficient artist.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
