Wuhu · CITY CULTURE

Iron painting in Wuhu: a picture made in metal

Start with the outline, then look closely at lines, joins and depth to see how iron becomes an image.

An archival 2023 photograph of the Wuhu Museum building — 西安兵马俑 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original
Archival photograph of the museum building from 2023, not the current iron-painting gallery.

A few things to notice

01 · Outline

Step back to see the whole composition.

02 · Lines

Look closely at the shapes and joins in the iron.

03 · Depth

Change your angle to see how the material creates detail and depth.

Want to visit?

Wuhu Museum includes iron-painting displays and is one place to explore this local craft. Check gallery access and current exhibits; making activities need a separate programme.

Wuhu Museum
芜湖市博物馆
芜湖市鸠江区仁和路60号
60 Renhe Road, Jiujiang District, Wuhu

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