Bo Yi Gao and the White Gibbon Entertain King Zhou
Unknown Artist
19th century
Medium
Polychrome woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Dimensions
Image: 28 3/4 x 15 1/2 in. (73 x 39.4 cm)
Classification
Prints
Culture & Period
China · Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1941
Accession Number
CP355
Tags
Art Historical Context
This vibrant 19th-century polychrome woodblock print from China’s Qing dynasty depicts a lively legendary scene titled *Bo Yi Gao and the White Gibbon Entertain King Zhou*. Created with ink and color on paper, the work measures roughly 28 ¾ by 15 ½ inches and showcases the dynamic figures of a king, attendant women, floral motifs, and the unusual presence of a white gibbon. Such prints were produced through multiple carved blocks, each applying a different hue, resulting in the rich, accessible colors that made these images popular among a wide audience. During the Qing period, woodblock prin...