Artwork
Silk Stored in Warehouse
Silk Stored in Warehouse 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
Silk Stored in Warehouse is a painting from an album documenting the silk industry.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts workers transporting bales of silk into a warehouse for further sorting and weighing, offering insight into the daily operations of large-scale silk merchants.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by a style that may be related to sfumato, a technique used to create nuanced, atmospheric effects.
Context
As part of an album illustrating the silk industry, the painting highlights the processes involved in storing and managing silk products.
Artist & collection
