

Women in a Palace
The artwork, titled "Women in a Palace", depicts multiple women in traditional Asian clothing. The dominant colors are black, gray, blue-green, and gold. The setting features a pagoda-style building with a slanted roof and a balcony. Several women are positioned in front of and within the building. The scene includes trees, plants, and a hanging lantern. A woman in the center wears a long dress with a green and gold patterned jacket. Another woman to her right holds an object in her left hand. A third woman on the right side of the image stands on a balcony. The background is predominantly black with gray and blue-green accents. The artwork is divided into panels.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 17th century
- Medium
- Black lacquer with mother-of-pearl and gold-foil inlay
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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