Who created "Backing from Thanka (Religious Picture)"?

Backing from Thanka (Religious Picture) was created by Manchu in 18th century, Qing dynasty (1644–1911).

When was "Backing from Thanka (Religious Picture)" created?

This artwork was created 18th century, Qing dynasty (1644–1911).

What medium is "Backing from Thanka (Religious Picture)"?

Backing from Thanka (Religious Picture) is Cotton, plain weave; roller printed.

Backing from Thanka (Religious Picture)

Manchu

18th century, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

Medium

Cotton, plain weave; roller printed

Dimensions

123.4 × 61 cm (48 5/8 × 24 in.)

Classification

textile

Department

Textiles

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

184967

About the Artist

Manchu

"Manchu" is a cultural and ethnic designation used in museum collection records to identify objects, textiles, costumes, and decorative arts associated with the Manchu people, a Tungusic group originating from the regions northeast of the Great Wall of China. The Manchus rose to political dominance in 1644 when they conquered the declining Ming dynasty and established the Qing dynasty, which ruled...

Backing from Thanka (Religious Picture)

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