Screen Panel from Set of Six

Art Historical Context

This exquisite screen panel, part of a rare set of six from China's Qing dynasty (late 18th–early 19th century), showcases the pinnacle of imperial-era textile artistry. Crafted from silk embroidered on silk, it measures an impressive 76 3/4 x 22 1/4 inches, designed to form a grand folding screen that divided and adorned elite interiors. The motifs of trees and carts evoke serene landscapes, likely depicting rural processions or seasonal travels, rendered with meticulous detail that highlights the era's reverence for nature and daily life. Qing embroidery masters employed sophisticated techn...