Artwork
An Itinerant Dentist
An Itinerant Dentist is a paint painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
An Itinerant Dentist is a painting from a series of 100 works depicting various occupations in Canton.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a street dentist at work, attended by a patient and onlookers, offering a glimpse into the daily life and trades of Canton.
Technique & Style
The use of chiaroscuro, an artistic technique that uses strong contrasts of light and dark, is notable in this work.
History & Provenance
The painting was created as part of a series made for Europeans seeking to understand Chinese culture and society.
Context
The series provides a comprehensive view of the occupations and trades present in Canton at the time, serving as a visual record of the city's social and economic activities.
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
