Trading Junk at Sea | Chinese School | 19th Century 17th Century In the foreground

In the foreground

This painting is based on an engraving from a more contemporary painting by Samuel Scott

It is noted for the fact that its primary source is the first manuscript figurative map of Adriaen Block

Océan stood as a symbol of France’s naval strength in the late 19th century

Trading Junk at Sea | Chinese School | 19th Century 17th Century In the foregroundThis 19th century Chinese School painting vividly depicts a trading junk caught in a fierce storm. The vessel, its tattered sails and tilting hull battling towering waves, is set against a dramatic sky where dark storm clouds contrast with patches of blue. Richly detailed, the junks ornate wooden paneling and striking red prow highlight traditional Chinese craftsmanship. In the distance, a Western style ship suggests the growing influence of foreign