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Portrait of the wife of Yizhai

Ruan Zude

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Portrait of the wife of Yizhai by Ruan Zude. A woman wears a blue dress with long sleeves and a round neck, there is a golden patterned panel on her chest. She sits on a chair with a red backrest. The background is brown. The woman's hair is pulled back and she wears earrings. Her hands are covered by her sleeves. The chair has a white side panel. The artwork has a beige border.

Artwork Details

Date
datable to 1561 or 1620
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
399 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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