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This 19th-century Chinese Export gouache painting depicts a sailing vessel navigating turbulent seas, executed in the refined style characteristic of …
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This 19th-century Chinese Export gouache painting depicts a sailing vessel navigating turbulent seas, executed in the refined style characteristic of Cantonese (Guangzhou) workshops that produced artwork for Western markets. The ship, adorned with red sails and intricate detailing, reflects the influence of European maritime traditions, which were frequently captured by Chinese export artists catering to global demand. The composition is dynamic, with expressive brushwork that conveys the movement of the waves and the atmospheric depth of the stormy sky.
Chinese export paintings of this nature were highly sought after by Western merchants and collectors, particularly during the late Qing Dynasty, when the demand for maritime art flourished. The use of gouache on paper, a favored medium in Chinese export art, allows for a striking contrast between the rich coloration of the vessel and the moody seascape. The painting is presented in a gold-rimmed circular format, carefully mounted on a deep burgundy mat, and housed in an appropriate frame, which features a distressed whitewashed finish with gilded inner trim. This combination enhances the artwork’s visual appeal while preserving its historical authenticity.
Measures: 9.625" w x 7.5" h
4.625" w x 3.75" h (image round)
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- Dimensions
- 9.62ʺW × 1ʺD × 7.5ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Art Subjects
- Seascape
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Giltwood
- Watercolor
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
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