China Poster

This painting offers a glimpse into early 19th-century Chinese tea cultivation. In the foreground, laborers meticulously tend to tea plants, their movements reflecting the precision required in tea farming. The midground features a gently flowing river, with small boats navigating its waters, symbolizing the transportation of tea leaves. Beyond the river, traditional Chinese architecture nestles amidst rolling hills, framed by distant mountains under a serene sky.​ Daniell's work not only captures the physical landscape but also reflects the cultural significance of tea in China during this period. The painting's composition and attention to detail provide insight into the harmonious relationship between the people and their environment.