Wall hanging with scene from an opera
Red fabric wall hanging with a colorful illustration of characters from an opera scene. The illustration has a large central figure with a black wig and white face, and several smaller figures surrounding. The characters have elaborate costumes, including blue, red, green, and gold. The hanging includes decorative elements such as waves at the bottom and swirling patterns throughout. The artist's work is titled "Wall hanging with scene from an opera".
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Silk and metallic thread embroidery on plain-weave wool with animal fibers
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 404 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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