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2004.19.2.40 - Album Leaf from Illustrations of Chinese Costumes

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Object Typealbum leaf Artistunknown Date Madedate unknown
Accession Number 2004.19.2.40 Title Album Leaf from Illustrations of Chinese Costumes Category albums Object Type album leaf Artist unknown Date Made date unknown Place Made China Culture Chinese Period Qing 18th century Materials ink; paper Measurements sheet: 17.2 cm x 27.9 cm; image: 12.1 cm x 16.4 cm Description
This album leaf is a part of a 48-page album that depicts Chinese subjects participating in various aspects of daily life, including government business, daily life, cultural customs, modes of transportation, and…
This album leaf is a part of a 48-page album that depicts Chinese subjects participating in various aspects of daily life, including government business, daily life, cultural customs, modes of transportation, and corporal punishment. This leaf contains an ink and watercolour depiction of a female dancer and a male merchant. The woman, left, stands on one leg and holds an instrument above her head. The man, right, wears a long jacket and conical hat while holding a fan.
Credit Line Gift of Sandy and Cécile Mactaggart

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"2004.19.2.40 - Album Leaf from Illustrations of Chinese Costumes, Mactaggart Art Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/21-20051. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.


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