Artwork
Jiu Jiang Huo Chuan
Jiu Jiang Huo Chuan is a paint painting by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1810 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Jiu Jiang Huo Chuan is a 1810 rectangular painting depicting a boat on calm water. The vessel features a central cabin and curved ends, with a sail partially raised on its mast.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a nighttime ferry on the Pearl River, with three figures on board engaged in navigating the vessel. The scene conveys a sense of quiet purpose, suggesting the boat's use for trade or travel.
Technique & Style
The boat's curved roof is made of woven material, and the water around it is rendered with minimal ripples, creating a serene atmosphere. The figures are dressed simply, adding to the overall sense of calm.
History & Provenance
Originally part of a 50-sheet folio illustrating various boats, Jiu Jiang Huo Chuan was produced as a mass souvenir item.
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
