Plaque depicting an interior with figures

Canton, c. 1770-1775, enamel on copper, oil on paper, wood, lacquer

A man in summer dress converses with a Manchurian woman, recognizable from her large shoes and broad hairstyle. The books and writing materials in the cabinet suggest that she is well educated. The four plaques in this series are still in their original Chinese lacquer frames.

  • Artwork typepainting, plaque
  • Object numberAK-NM-6620-D
  • Dimensionsheight 37.0 cm x width 48.5 cm