Artwork
Feeding the Silkworms
Feeding the Silkworms is a paint painting by the Chinese Orthodox School artist Jun Wu. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Feeding the Silkworms is a painting from an album that documents the silk industry. It depicts a serene scene of silkworm cultivation.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a woman tending to silkworms on rectangular mats stacked in a wooden stand, highlighting the labor-intensive process of sericulture.
Technique & Style
Soft light illuminates the woman's hands and the silkworm mats, creating a sense of calmness and precision in the depiction.
Context
The work is part of a larger album that provides a detailed visual record of the silk trade, capturing the routine tasks involved in silkworm rearing.
Artist & collection
