Polychrome painting on rice paper with Chinese scenes, Piedmont, 18th century

The painting depicts a lively scene with Chinese figures and animals, typical of Eastern art that influenced the West in the 18th century. The characters, portrayed in a domestic setting, are surrounded by a stylized landscape with natural and architectural elements that evoke the charm of Chinese culture. The work is a fascinating example of "chinoiserie," an artistic phenomenon that took hold in Europe, particularly in Piedmont, during the 18th century, when Oriental influences were highly valued in European courts. Width cm. 76 height cm. 101