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Chinese Company/Export School Fisherman Portrait

Early 20th Century

About the Item

Mystery Artist Untitled (Chinese Company/Export School Portrait), c. 1900 Watercolor on paper Sight: 19 x 9 1/4 in. Framed: 22 5/8 x 12 1/4 x 3/4 in. Portraits such as this were created by local Chinese artists for Western audiences. This practice was also popular in India, as well as other areas of colonial presence. They would depict workers, local flora and fauna, and other aspects of daily life that would have been interesting to foreigners. This particular portrait shows a fisherman.
  • Creation Year:
    Early 20th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.625 in (57.47 cm)Width: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Good condition, not examined outside of the frame.
  • Gallery Location:
    Larchmont, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2211213377412
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