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Portrait of Qianlong Emperor As a Young Man

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a portrait of a man sitting on a throne. The man has a pale complexion and short hair. He wears a red hat with a gold finial and a blue robe with intricate designs and patterns in shades of red, orange, white, and gold. The robe has long black sleeves. A dragon is visible on the chest area. The man sits on an orange throne with gold accents. The throne has a high back with carvings. The background is a mottled brown color with a blue border around the edges. The overall style suggests traditional Chinese art.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
318 × 623 px
Museum record:
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