
Shadow player
Shadow player by Lotte Reiniger. Cutout silhouette artwork of two figures. The figure on the left wears a long robe with a floral pattern and a headdress. The figure on the right wears a robe with a geometric pattern and a head wrap. Both figures are made of cardboard or wood and are painted in earthy tones. The background is white. The figures are in profile, facing right. The figure on the right holds a stick that connects to the figure on the left.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Donkey skin, cord
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 471 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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