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Chinese men winnowing rice with sieves, Qing Dynasty
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Chinese men winnowing rice with sieves, Qing Dynasty
Chinese men sifting and winnowing rice with sieves, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin and Jean Baptiste Joseph Bretons China, Its Costumes, Arts, Manufactures, etc. Howlett and Brimmer, London, 1824
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Andrea Antoine Arts Baptiste Bertin Breton Brimmer Cardon Freschi Henri Leonard Jean Baptiste Howlett Manufactures Rice Sieve Sifting Trades Winnowing
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi, after Antoine Cardon, depicts a scene of Chinese men meticulously winnowing rice using large sieves during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). The image, taken from Henri-Leonard Jean Baptiste Bertin and Jean Baptiste Joseph Breton's seminal work "China, Its Costumes, Arts, Manufactures, etc.", published in London in 1824, offers a glimpse into the daily life and traditional trades of the Chinese people. The men in the image are dressed in the traditional attire of the time, with long robes and wide-brimmed hats. They are seated on low stools, their backs facing the viewer, as they skillfully use the sieves to separate the grains of rice from the chaff. The rice is spread out on large woven baskets, which are placed over the sieves to catch the lighter chaff that is blown away by the wind. The men's faces are focused intently on their work, their expressions conveying a sense of concentration and dedication. The intricate details of the engraving, from the textures of the men's robes to the delicate patterns on the sieves, are a testament to the skill and artistry of the craftsmen who produced this work. The use of hand-coloring adds an additional layer of depth and vibrancy to the image, making it a beautiful and fascinating window into the past. This engraving not only provides a valuable record of Chinese rice cultivation during the Qing Dynasty but also offers insight into the country's rich cultural heritage and the importance of traditional trades in shaping the daily lives of its people.
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