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Chinese Ladies Looking at European Curiosities, 1868 (oil on canvas)
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Chinese Ladies Looking at European Curiosities, 1868 (oil on canvas)
TW426894 Chinese Ladies Looking at European Curiosities, 1868 (oil on canvas) by Hodgson, John Evan (1831-95); 70.8x91.5 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: A Chinese man is shown holding up a delicate Western ladys shoe; The Chinese ladies are laughing because it is so large compared to their own tiny feet (small feet were a mark of beauty in China and were produced by foot-binding in times gone by); A European vase on the floor in the foorground is rather crude in comparison with the fine Chinese tea-bowls on the table; ); eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright
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In this 1868 oil on canvas painting titled "Chinese Ladies Looking at European Curiosities" artist John Evan Hodgson transports us to a domestic interior in China. The scene is filled with intrigue and amusement as Chinese ladies gaze curiously at various European objects. One cannot help but be drawn to the central figure, a Chinese man holding up an oversized Western lady's shoe. Laughter fills the room as the women find humor in its size compared to their own delicately bound feet, which were considered a symbol of beauty in ancient China. The composition also highlights the stark contrast between Eastern and Western aesthetics. A European vase lies on the floor, displaying its crude craftsmanship when juxtaposed with the exquisite Chinese tea-bowls adorning the table nearby. Hodgson masterfully captures not only cultural differences but also moments of connection and shared laughter across borders. This painting invites viewers to contemplate how encounters with foreign cultures can both amuse and enlighten, bridging gaps between worlds. Preserved at Newcastle-upon-Tyne's Laing Art Gallery, this artwork serves as a timeless reminder that curiosity knows no boundaries. It encourages us to embrace diversity while appreciating our own unique traditions and customs.
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