Plaque depicting an interior with figures — Anonymous

Anonymous. Painted c. 1770 - c. 1775.

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.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in 18th Century, Main building, The Netherlands overseas.

copper (metal), lacquer (coating), oil paint (paint), wood (plant material), paper · Original size: 48.5 × 37 cm

Print: 48.5 × 37 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200383651. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.