Artwork
Man Selling Sweet Cakes
Man Selling Sweet Cakes 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 Sweet Cakes is a painting from a set of 100 works depicting various occupations in Canton.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a street vendor arranging sweet cakes for sale, offering a glimpse into daily life in Canton.
Context
The work was created as part of a series intended to inform Europeans about Chinese culture and occupations.
Technique & Style
The painting is representative of a style that emerged to satisfy European interest in Chinese life and customs.
Artist & collection
