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Panel Illustrating Feminine Virtue: The Art of Sewing and Embroidery

Lin Yuncai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image features two artworks. The artwork on the left is a rectangular piece with a green frame, depicting a scene of three women in traditional clothing. One woman sits at a low table with a dog, while another woman stands beside her. A third woman stands on a walkway in the background. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees, a bridge, and a boat. The artwork on the right is a long, narrow piece with a red frame and a brown top. It features black Chinese calligraphy on a beige background with darker brown splotches.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Soapstone, satin, papier-maché
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 419 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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