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The Chinese Market, Manufacture Royale de Beauvais, 1767-69 (wool and silk)
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The Chinese Market, Manufacture Royale de Beauvais, 1767-69 (wool and silk)
5054808 The Chinese Market, Manufacture Royale de Beauvais, 1767-69 (wool and silk) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); 325x568 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: This tapestry by Manufacture Royale de Beauvais is part of a set of Chinese wall hangings after a 1742 imaginary view of an European marketplace disguised as a Chinese Fair teeming with luxury Chinoiserie exported to 17th century Netherlands and Europe: porcelain, lacquerware, weapons and textiles.); French, out of copyright
Media ID 23573914
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Camel Chinoiserie Dutch East India Company Dutch Empire Elephant Exotic Far East Far Eastern Hanging Imperialism Marketplace Oriental Orientalism Orientalist Pagoda Rickshaws Stall Traders Trading
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The Chinese Market, Manufacture Royale de Beauvais, 1767-69 - A Tapestry of Exotic Luxury and Colonial Trade
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. This print showcases "The Chinese Market" a magnificent tapestry created by the renowned Manufacture Royale de Beauvais in the late 18th century. Measuring an impressive 325x568 cm, this wool and silk masterpiece is housed in the prestigious Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Originally part of a set depicting an imaginary view of an European marketplace disguised as a vibrant Chinese Fair, this particular tapestry transports viewers to a world teeming with luxury Chinoiserie. It reflects the fascination for all things Oriental that swept through 17th-century Netherlands and Europe – porcelain, lacquerware, weapons, textiles – all meticulously woven into its intricate design. As we delve into this visual feast of colors and patterns, we are reminded of the Dutch East India Company's significant role in fostering trade between Asia and Europe during colonial times. The bustling scene features traders from various backgrounds engaging in commerce under pagoda-like structures while exotic animals like camels and elephants add to the sense of wonderment. Francois Boucher's artistic vision captures not only the allure but also highlights themes of imperialism and colonialism prevalent during that era. This tapestry stands as a testament to both cultural exchange and exploitation within Dutch society at that time. With every gaze upon this extraordinary artwork, one can't help but be transported back to distant lands where ricksh
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