Large Table and Two Small Higher Ones with Vases 1800 - 1900

This anonymous watercolor, created between 1800 and 1900, depicts a still life of Chinese furnishings. It showcases a large table with two smaller, raised tables holding various vases and objects. The meticulous detail and the light, elegant style characteristic of Chinese decorative arts are evident in the depiction of the table and objects. This artwork is an example of the Western fascination with Chinese decorative arts during the 18th and 19th centuries. The piece is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.