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Portrait of a Qianlong Empress

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Portrait of a Qianlong Empress by Unidentified artist. The image shows a woman wearing a blue dress with gold and red patterns. The dress has a high collar and long sleeves. She is wearing a red and gold headdress on her head. Her hands are in front of her. She is standing on a platform with a red and gold patterned rug underneath. There is a table behind her with a green and gold patterned cloth on top. The table has carved legs. The background is beige. A blue border surrounds the image.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
377 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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