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Selling Tuttenage Metalwares, c. 1825 (gouache on paper)
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Selling Tuttenage Metalwares, c. 1825 (gouache on paper)
833713 Selling Tuttenage Metalwares, c.1825 (gouache on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); 51x44 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; Museum purchase with funds from the Anna Phillps Fund; Chinese, out of copyright
Media ID 23246668
© Peabody Essex Museum Museum purchase with funds from the Anna Phillps Fund / Bridgeman Images
Artisan Assistant Assistants Bucket Commercial Craft Furnace Metalware Method Methods Pewter Selling Shopkeeper Skill Skills Store Workshop Craftsman Craftsmen
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This print captures the bustling atmosphere of a Chinese metalware shop in the early 19th century. Titled "Selling Tuttenage Metalwares, c. 1825" this gouache on paper artwork by the Chinese School showcases the intricate craftsmanship and traditional methods employed by skilled artisans. The image reveals a well-organized workshop filled with an array of beautifully crafted objects, including pewter utensils and other metalwares. The shopkeeper and his assistants are dressed in traditional attire, showcasing their expertise in this trade. Their meticulous attention to detail is evident as they showcase their wares to potential customers. In the background, a roaring fire can be seen inside a commercial furnace, where these talented craftsmen transform raw materials into exquisite pieces of art. The design studio adjacent to the workshop adds an artistic touch to this vibrant scene. Displayed at Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, this print offers viewers a glimpse into China's rich history of metalwork and commerce during that era. It serves as a testament to both the skillful craftsmanship and entrepreneurial spirit that thrived within these workshops. With its vivid colors and detailed brushstrokes, "Selling Tuttenage Metalwares" transports us back in time to witness firsthand the dedication and passion behind creating these timeless treasures.
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