Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Imperial Gouache Watercolor Pith Painting 1840 Mid-Century Modern The labels with the motto

The labels with the motto

He created sculptures based on dancers from the Russian and French art communities

his studio works retained a traditional

The cabinet is of the finest quality and is in excellent condition

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Imperial Gouache Watercolor Pith Painting 1840 Mid-Century Modern The labels with the mottoA fine antique Chinese Qing dynasty export watercolor and gouache pith painting, circa 1840. This very attractive antique painting came from a tradition that started in the very early 19th century and was fueled by Western Merchants coming to the East, studios in canton were set up to produce paintings for the booming Western demand. These works were painted on pith which came from the Chinese rice paper plant, it was lightweight and allowed paint to