Artwork
Man Selling Soft Bean Curd
Man Selling Soft Bean Curd is a paint painting by the Patna School of Painting artist Puqua. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Man Selling Soft Bean Curd is a painting from a set of 100 works depicting various occupations in Canton.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a vendor standing behind a table, holding a wooden scoop over a bowl of soft bean curd, wearing a simple robe and straw hat. The plain background focuses attention on the vendor and his work.
History & Provenance
The painting was created as part of a series for European buyers interested in understanding daily life in Canton. The series includes 100 small paintings, each highlighting a different trade or occupation.
Context
The work is associated with Puqua, an artist known for producing similar paintings for European clients.
Artist & collection
