Pith Paintings

Circle of Sunqua (active 1830-1870) Two Mandarin Ducks pith paper (rice paper) gouache c.1830-1870 China Also close to: Chincqua, Lam Qua, Youqua. Compare with Ashmolean Museum, ...

While he was renowned for large-scale oil paintings of maritime trade, his studio also specialized in botanical and trade albums executed on pith paper.

Historical Context: Pith Paper Paintings and the China Trade (Circa 1850) Pith Paper Art: These watercolors were a key product of the China Trade during the mid-19th century, produc...

Egyptian Scene III-Painting on Pith Rice Paper. Measures approximately 21 .25 x 17.25 Signed (signature is undecipherable).

From 1700 Canton, at the mouth of the Pearl River, was the centre of the European trade with China. The port from which tea, porcelain, silk and other Chinese products were shipped t...

Many export paintings were known for their skillful treatment of subject and brilliancy of color; these paintings are no exception.

Four very fine China trade paintings on pith paper depicting boats in silk and bamboo modern frames.

Minor age rips and tears consistent with pith paintings. Priced individually (nine available).

Minor age rips and tears consistent with pith paintings.

Pith paintings are first known from the 1820s, and enjoyed their heyday in the 1830s and 1840s.

Pith paintings are first known from the 1820s, and enjoyed their heyday in the 1830s and 1840s.

Pith paintings are first known from the 1820s, and enjoyed their heyday in the 1830s and 1840s.

Pith paintings are first known from the 1820s, and enjoyed their heyday in the 1830s and 1840s.

This is an antique pith painting. An Oriental, framed watercolour figural pair from the Qing dynasty, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Experience the delicate beauty of 19th-century Chinese artistry with this exquisite set of four Chinese Export ornithological pith paintings. Each painting is a testament to the meti...

Set of four 19th century Chinese pith painting of flowers, butterflies and other insects in fantastic silver gilt mirror paneled frames.

Scenes depicting methods of torture including, “Kia Quen”, “Tean Zu” and a “Cangue Yoke”, the others showing sentencing and judgment. Each painting in a narrow ebonised frame with...

The profuse traffic of Chinese boats and vessels crowded together on the Pearl River fascinated European travellers and traders, who could immortalize that beautiful view by purchasi...

At the imperial court both men and women wore coloured flowers made from pith in their hair. For use in painting, it is cut by hand with a knife into thin sheets from short lengths o...

Pith seems not to have been adopted for painting until about 1820.

The intense saturation of color on this 19th century set of twelve album leaves is typical of gouache paintings on pith paper, though it is unusual to find Spring Palace Paintings ex...

19th Century ornithological paintings on pith We share what we love, and we love this a set of three ornithological paintings on pith.

The watercolour painting is on pith paper formerly called rice paper.

The watercolour paintings are on pith paper formerly called rice paper.

Vibrant set of 12 gouache paintings on pith paper still in the original silk covered hand painted book.

China trade set of 12 watercolor pith paper paintings of birds, circa 1840-1860.

Mid-19th century Chinese Painting on Rice or Pith Paper. Gouache or opaque watercolor of a student & attendants.

Oil on canvas Signed in red, u.l. This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. “Bruce Sargeant is a mythic figure in the modern art movement. He embodies a world ...

That is not to say that painting on pith ceased. Nicholas the second was given paintings on pith when he visited Canton in 1891 and the last Emperor is said to have sent him a gift w...

At the imperial court both men and women wore coloured flowers made from pith in their hair. For use in painting, it is cut by hand with a knife into thin sheets from short lengths o...

Many export paintings were known for their skillful treatment of subject and brilliancy of color; This painting is no exception.

Pith paper is commonly mistakenly called rice paper.

Each watercolour and Gouche painting is decorated with sea shells, a rare subject in Chinese paintings.

They are framed in decoupage and eglomise frames.

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Rare and remarkable set of twelve 19th century Chinese watercolors on pith paper depicting moth species and assorted other insects, executed in glorious vivid colors. Presented under...

Canton China, circa 1830. A great and unusual pith watercolor painting of butterflies and insects around a blossoming tree branch.

Each painting depicts flowers within different shaped wicket baskets.

Pith came into use for painting to satisfy the increasing demand for small, inexpensive and easily transported souvenirs, following the massive growth in the China Trade in the first...

In original black and gilt frames. Depicting various industries and activities of daily mid 19th century Chinese life.

The sheets are dried, trimmed and used for painting without any further processing. The set could be split.

The superb set of Chinese watercolours is painted on pith paper with botanical studies of flowers and insects and butterflies. They are on acid-free paper and board within their ori...

Beautifully framed in black lacquer chinoiserie frames, matted. The images of a variety of birds in various environments.

, Circa 1840-60.

The watercolours have wonderful bright colour and are larger than normal. They are beautifully framed within finished corner frames and glazed with museum glass.

European travelers and traders, would purchase gouaches from the various painting studios nearby the port. These paintings were produced in sets as souvenirs.

Rare and remarkable set of twelve 19th century Chinese watercolors on pith paper depicting moth species and assorted other insects, executed in glorious vivid colors. Presented under...

Fragile by nature, these paintings on pith paper have kept in remarkably good condition, maintaining their vibrancy by virtue of being stowed away in adequate conditions.

Fragile by nature, these paintings on pith paper have kept in remarkably good condition, maintaining their vibrancy by virtue of being stowed away in adequate conditions.

This remarkable survival contains twelve Chinese gouache paintings on pith paper, in their original red silk album.

This remarkable survival contains twelve Chinese gouache paintings on pith paper, in their original red silk album.

A charming pair of 19th century watercolors on pith (rice) paper of exotic fish. With lovely colour and detailing. Each image measures approximately 6.5 x 9.5 inches and are attract...

A pair of Chinese export paintings on pith paper depicting a noble man and woman in elegant court attire, circa 1900.

China trade set of twelve botanical flower pith paper paintings, decoupage frames, circa 1840.

The watercolour paintings are on pith paper formerly called rice paper.

China Trade watercolors of fish on pith paper, circa 1850 The Chinese watercolor paintings are on pith paper mounted in a contemporary bleached wood frame.

The watercolour and gouache paintings on pith paper depict selections of sea shells- an unusual subject for Chinese paintings.

The painting on pith paper depicts a large openwork basket containing a massive arrangement of flowers.

Minor age rips and tears consistent with pith paintings. There are 9 of these available, 6 others can viewed in another listing.