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Portrait of Yongzheng Empress (1723–1735)

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Formal sitting portrait of a woman wearing a yellow robe with circular designs and red lining, adorned with long red and white beads around her neck. Her head is covered by an elaborate headdress decorated with flowers, jewels, and tassels. The subject sits on a dark wood chair with curved back and armrests against a beige background with a patterned rug. The woman's hands are clasped in her lap, and she wears decorative cuffs. Vertical Chinese text appears on the right side.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
321 × 624 px
Museum record:
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