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Victoria and Albert Museum
A Peep Show

A Peep Show, Puqua, ca. 1790

A Peep Show

ca. 1790 · Painting · 36 × 46 cm

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Not receiving at present

Victoria and Albert Museum

London, United Kingdom

It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.

Checked: 7 days ago
In this state since: Sep 25, 2026
Source: The museum's own collection data

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About the painting

This painting is from a set of 100 depicting different trades and occupations in Canton. It shows a man running a peep show. Artists made such paintings for Europeans eager to find out more about China and her people.

Victoria and Albert Museum

Particulars

Accession number: D.88-1898

In the catalog

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Victoria and Albert Museum: the museum's own open data · fetched 7 days ago
Image: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London

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A Dumpling Seller, Puqua, ca. 1790

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ca. 1790 · Not on view · Victoria and Albert Museum

Man Fluffing Cotton, Puqua, ca. 1790

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ca. 1790 · Not on view · Victoria and Albert Museum

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A Peep Show — Puqua · ART WIKI