Who painted A portrait of Chang Woo Gow and Kin Foo?

A portrait of Chang Woo Gow and Kin Foo was painted by London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company in 1864.

Where can I see A portrait of Chang Woo Gow and Kin Foo?

A portrait of Chang Woo Gow and Kin Foo is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is A portrait of Chang Woo Gow and Kin Foo?

A portrait of Chang Woo Gow and Kin Foo is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

A portrait of Chang Woo Gow and Kin Foo

London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company , 1864

A portrait of Chang Woo Gow and Kin Foo is a photographic photography by the Impressionist artist London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 1864 carte-de-visite photograph depicts Chang Woo Gow and Kin Foo together.

About this work

Overview

This 1864 carte-de-visite photograph depicts Chang Woo Gow and Kin Foo together. The image is a black-and-white representation of the couple, with Chang standing and Kin Foo seated.

Subject & Meaning

Chang Woo Gow, known as 'Chang the Chinese Giant,' stands beside Kin Foo, his wife. Chang wears a long, patterned robe and holds a fan, while Kin Foo sits on a stool in simpler attire, also with a fan.

Technique & Style

The photograph features a plain background with a curved edge on one side. It was produced by the London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company, a firm known for its stereoscopic images, although this particular image is not stereoscopic.

History & Provenance

The London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company took the photograph in 1864. Chang Woo Gow lived from 1841 to 1893.

Artist & collection

Artist

London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company

They snapped portraits for London’s theater crowd in the 1800s, turning actors and dancers into instant celebrities.

Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

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