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Yang Guifei

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a woman titled "Yang Guifei" by an unknown artist. The woman is standing and wearing a traditional Hanfu dress with a floral pattern. She has a bun and is holding a large bowl or tray in her left hand. Her right hand is raised to her face. There is a table to her right and Chinese characters are written around her. The background appears to be a textured surface with cracks and imperfections. The overall appearance is old and worn.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
535 × 625 px
Museum record:
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