Divinité Chinoise
Medium
ornament
Classification
ornament
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1911-28-295
About this artwork
An enthroned chinaman is surrounded by topiary in perspective. Figures on steps to right and left pay homage; trees enframe the scene. Above and below, arabesques composed of herms, medallions, are shown as if seated.