Hausierer-Albumblatt 24x59 Palastmuseum
Under the shade of a massive, gnarled tree, a group of men gathers around open wooden chests and baskets, seemingly inspecting the wares of a traveling peddler. This scene, known as a 'Huolang Tu' (Peddler Picture), captures the vibrant street commerce and daily life celebrated in traditional Chinese genre painting. The artwork is paired with a page of energetic calligraphy and red collector seals, including a date from 1852, showing how later scholars admired and annotated the piece. It offers a charming, intimate look at the hustle of ancient trade, preserved as a leaf from a larger album.
- Technique
- Ink and color on silk
- Material
- Silk
- Dimensions
- 24 x 59 cm
Location: Palace Museum, Beijing