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2004.19.1.1.40 - Album Leaf from Illustrations of Costumes from the Qianlong Court

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Object Typealbum leaf Artistunknown Date Madeca. 1759

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Object Typealbum leaf Artistunknown Date Madeca. 1759
Accession Number 2004.19.1.1.40 Title Album Leaf from Illustrations of Costumes from the Qianlong Court Category albums Object Type album leaf Artist unknown Date Made ca. 1759 Place Made China Culture Chinese Period Qing 18th century Materials ink; silk; paper Measurements sheet: 42.2 cm x 40.8 cm; image: 27.2 cm x 24.4 cm Description
This album leaf is part of a section of the illustrations of costumes from the Qianlong court, Huangchao liqi tushi (“The Regulations for the Ceremonial Paraphernalia of the [Qing] Dynasty”). In total there are 34…
This album leaf is part of a section of the illustrations of costumes from the Qianlong court, Huangchao liqi tushi (“The Regulations for the Ceremonial Paraphernalia of the [Qing] Dynasty”). In total there are 34 folios that depict costumes appropriate for the Empress Dowager or Empress to wear at the imperial court along with short descriptive captions. This is the left leaf of one folio (attached to 2004.19.1.41) depicting the back of a vest. There is a paper label attached to the bottom centre of the piece that reads "Summer Court Dresses/Sea Dragon on red silk". This painting is nearly identical to another leaf found in the album, 2004.19.1.1.38.
Inscriptions and Colophons

Handwritten in pencil on a small piece of paper pasted onto the silk, bottom center: "Summer Court Dresses/Sea Dragon on red silk."

On the reverse of the piece "(28)" is handwritten in pencil on the upper right corner.

Handwritten in pencil on a small piece of paper pasted onto the silk, bottom center: "Summer Court Dresses/Sea Dragon on red silk."

On the reverse of the piece "(28)" is handwritten in pencil on the upper right corner.

Credit Line Gift of Sandy and Cécile Mactaggart

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"2004.19.1.1.40 - Album Leaf from Illustrations of Costumes from the Qianlong Court, Mactaggart Art Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/21-20248. Accessed 08 Dec. 2024.


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2004.19.1.1.40 - Album Leaf from Illustrations of Costumes from the Qianlong Court

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Publications

Author Wrigglesworth, Linda & Gary Dickinson
Title Imperial Wardrobe
Publication Date 2000-09