Entry/Object ID
147 ChineseDescription
Chinese export watercolor painting on pith paper, circa 1840, depicting figures in elaborate Qing Dynasty court costumes. Finely detailed with vibrant colors, the composition illustrates richly embroidered robes, traditional headdresses, and ceremonial attire, with figures arranged in an interior setting featuring decorative furnishings and patterned flooring. Produced for the China trade, these paintings reflect 19th-century Western fascination with Chinese court life, dress, and customs.Made/Created
Date made
circa 1840Time Period
Qing DynastyAcquisition
Acquisition Method
PurchaseAmount Paid
$457.00Date
Jun 29, 1993Acquired From
Jon Eric RiisNotes
Purchased set of seven paintings for $3,200Name/Title
#147 Chinese Export Watercolor on Pith