Dragon’s Desire Trade Company

 This is strongly influenced by 1930’s style Shanghai advertising art. Everything from soap to typewriters was advertised in this way and while the women and scenes depicted in these illustrations were genuinely Chinese, the sort of over-the-top exotic beautiful romanticism was depicted in order to entice Westerners. Dragon’s Desire Trade Company (whatever that is) would lead you to believe that you can get everything from opium to fine early dynasty art...or maybe even a beautiful forlorn Chinese bride.

Measures 16" x 20"