The Chinese Gardener 1741 - 1763

"The Chinese Gardener" is an engraving by English artist John Ingram, created between 1741 and 1763. The artwork depicts a woman in traditional Chinese clothing tending to a potted plant, highlighting the fascination with Chinoiserie in 18th-century Europe. The woman's graceful pose and detailed attire demonstrate Ingram's meticulous attention to detail, a characteristic of the Rococo style, while the overall composition evokes a sense of tranquility and elegance. The engraving is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.