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Portrait of a Manchu Official

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white portrait of a man sitting on a chair. The man has a long white beard and is wearing a dark robe with white trim, a dark hat, and a long white beaded necklace. He is sitting on a chair with an ornate patterned back and armrests. His hands are clasped together in front of him. The background is a plain wall. The man appears to be an official, likely from the Qing dynasty.

Artwork Details

Date
17th or 18th century
Medium
Framed painting; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
423 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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