Da Guan Lo, Kunming, China
1984, printed 1991
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platinum print
Dimensions
image: 17.46 × 42.55 cm (6 7/8 × 16 3/4 in.) sheet: 20 × 47.5 cm (7 7/8 × 18 11/16 in.)
Classification
Photograph
Department
CPH
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Corcoran Collection (Gift of Greg MacGregor Malcolm in memory of Peter Malcolm)
Accession Number
2015.19.5017
Art Historical Context
Lois Conner's *Da Guan Lo, Kun, China* (1984, printed 1991) offers a captivating panoramic glimpse into the architectural splendor of Kunming, a vibrant city in China's Yunnan Province. Captured during Conner's extensive travels through Asia, this platinum print showcases her signature style: intimate yet expansive views of historic structures, blending meticulous detail with atmospheric depth. Da Guan Lo, likely aied tower or pavilion, stands as a testament to traditional Chinese design, evoking the region's rich cultural heritage amid its mountainous landscapes. The medium of platinum print...