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Gusu Beauty – Winter

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a traditional Chinese artwork titled "Gusu Beauty – Winter" by an unknown artist. The artwork shows a woman sitting at a table indoors, wearing a blue dress with red and white trim and a brown headband. The woman has a white face and brown hair. She sits on a chair at a low table with a plant and flowers on it; she holds a small object in her right hand. To her left, a child in a white dress and headband plays with objects on the floor. Another child in a red dress and headband plays in the background. The room has a tiled floor and a doorway leading to another room with a stone staircase. A scroll with Chinese writing hangs on the wall behind the woman. The artwork has a beige background with visible signs of aging. The scene depicts a quiet moment of domestic life.

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506 × 900 px
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