Artwork
A Chinese Fisherman Hunting a Crocodile
A Chinese Fisherman Hunting a Crocodile is an oil painting by Robert Robinson. It dates from 1698 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A Chinese Fisherman Hunting a Crocodile is a 1698 oil painting by Robert Robinson, currently part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection. It portrays a serene scene of a Chinese fisherman engaged in hunting a crocodile.
Subject & Meaning
The painting focuses on a Chinese fisherman standing on a shore, intently using a hooked pole to hunt a crocodile lying before him. The tranquil natural backdrop contrasts with the potentially perilous action, emphasizing the fisherman's concentration.
Technique & Style
The work features a muted palette dominated by browns and greens, with bold, expressive brushstrokes that convey energy and movement, juxtaposing dynamic technique with the overall serene atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Created in 1698 by Robert Robinson, the painting is now housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum, with its history of ownership or exhibition prior to its current location not detailed here.
Context
While specific contextual details about the painting's creation are not provided, it reflects 17th-century European artistic interests in exotic subjects and naturalistic depictions of everyday activities in foreign settings.
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