Artwork
Transport of Porcelain by River
Transport of Porcelain by River is a paint painting by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1780 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Transport of Porcelain by River is a painting from a series of 24 works depicting the Chinese porcelain industry.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows the transportation of porcelain along a river, featuring boats and laborers. The painting was likely created to satisfy European interest in understanding Chinese porcelain production techniques.
Technique & Style
The use of contrasting light and dark areas in the painting is characteristic of the chiaroscuro technique, a method used to create a sense of volume and depth.
Context
At the time of its creation, Europe had not yet developed the ability to produce true porcelain, making the Chinese industry a subject of significant interest.
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
