Album
late 19th century
Medium
Album of twelve leaves; ink and color on pith paper, bound in red damask
Dimensions
8 3/4 x 13 1/8 in. (22.2 x 33.3 cm)
Classification
Paintings
Culture & Period
China · Qing dynasty (?) (1644–1911)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Anonymous Gift, 1943
Accession Number
43.157
Tags
About this artwork
This Album of twelve leaves; ink and color on pith paper, bound in red damask by Unidentified artist from late 19th century exemplifies historical artistic production through its materials, techniques, and aesthetic approach. Created within specific cultural and historical contexts, works like this reflect both individual artistic vision and broader patterns of workshop practice, patron expectations, and prevailing aesthetic theories. The medium of Album of twelve leaves; ink and color on pith p...