Peddling of goods and services in the late 19th and early 20th century was tied to migration and kinship networks. Predominant among the street hawkers were the Chinese, Indians, Malays and some Jews. The Chinese were identified largely by their dialect groups included the Cantonese Hockchias, Hockchius, Hokkiens, Shanghainese and Teochews among others. They sold coffee, cooked food, fresh produce, fish, and meats such as pork. Among the Cantonese, there
were also women who took to peddling goods, toys, and cigarettes. The Shanghainese sold silk.

Dimensions 660 × 660 mm
Year 2002
Medium Chinese Ink on Rice Paper
Categories Collectors' Market

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Dimensions 660 × 660 mm
Year 2002
Medium Chinese Ink on Rice Paper

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Peddling of goods and services in the late 19th and early 20th century was tied to migration and kinship networks. Predominant among the street hawkers were the Chinese, Indians, Malays and some Jews. The Chinese were identified largely by their dialect groups included the Cantonese Hockchias, Hockchius, Hokkiens, Shanghainese and Teochews among others. They sold coffee, cooked food, fresh produce, fish, and meats such as pork. Among the Cantonese, there
were also women who took to peddling goods, toys, and cigarettes. The Shanghainese sold silk.

Dimensions 660 × 660 mm
Year 2002
Medium Chinese Ink on Rice Paper
Categories Collectors' Market
Tung Yue Nang
Tung Yue Nang

Singapore

Tung Yue Nang is a Singaporean artist who subscribes to the Chinese philosophy of Tao Te Ching (Dao de jing; 道德经) (“Classic of the Way of Power”) in his art practice. While initially focused on traditional Chinese paintings, Tung subsequently allows elements of Western art to permeate his style. At the age of 15, Tung studied under the artist Shi Xiang Tuo, who taught him Chinese painting, calligraphy, seal carving and engraving. He later learned ceramics and sculpture under Ng Eng Teng. Tung worked in advertising for some years before he became a professional artist. Tung has won many awards for his art. These include commendations (1985, 1987, 1988 and 1990) and a distinction award (1989) in the UOB Painting of the Year, and the Dr Tan Tsze Chor Art…