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Tradesman's Sign: Chinese Man

Ingrid Selmer-Larsen

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts an individual wearing traditional Chinese garments. The figure is dressed in a colorful layered outfit that includes a blue robe with red and gold accents, alongside an undergarment that appears to be yellow. The sculpture captures the individual in a dynamic pose with arms slightly extended and hands outstretched. The figure stands on a rectangular base.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Dimensions
3381 × 4916 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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