Folding Fan with Painted Scenes Print
Exclusive to the British Museum, a mounted print showing a folding fun with painted scenes.
This print forms part of a range accompanying the British Museum exhibition China’s hidden century.
The photographic print shows a fan, from c.1860 – 1870, decorated with western and Chinese scenes that are completely different on both sides. The innovative combination of bright gauche paint on paper, and gilded, multicoloured lacquer sticks transformed this eye-catching accessory in the early 19th century, which became a perfect vehicle for showcasing the creativity of Guangzhou craftsmen.
A stunning art print celebrating Chinese craftsmanship.
- Product Code: CMCD78260
- Product Weight: 0.1Kg
- Dimensions: With mount: H20.3 x L25.4cm
- Exhibition: China's hidden century
- Material: Fine grain art paper
- Postage Weight: 0.10 Kg
Exclusive to the British Museum, a mounted print showing a folding fun with painted scenes.
This print forms part of a range accompanying the British Museum exhibition China’s hidden century.
The photographic print shows a fan, from c.1860 – 1870, decorated with western and Chinese scenes that are completely different on both sides. The innovative combination of bright gauche paint on paper, and gilded, multicoloured lacquer sticks transformed this eye-catching accessory in the early 19th century, which became a perfect vehicle for showcasing the creativity of Guangzhou craftsmen.
A stunning art print celebrating Chinese craftsmanship.
- Product Code: CMCD78260
- Product Weight: 0.1Kg
- Dimensions: With mount: H20.3 x L25.4cm
- Exhibition: China's hidden century
- Material: Fine grain art paper
- Postage Weight: 0.10 Kg
