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Chinese Interior Scene Unidentified artist Late 18th
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Chinese Interior Scene Unidentified artist Late 18th
Chinese: Interior Scene, Unidentified artist, Chinese, Late 18th or 19th century, Chinese black ink and heavily applied pigments on silk, Two women drink tea at a bamboo table and prepare to read two scrolls; another stands near shelves lined with books and more scrolls, and a girl prepares hot water. The setting is a domestic interior, and the four figures, all elegant in dress and demeanor, represent the cultivation of virtuous womanhood---a traditional Confucian principle that was given special emphasis during the Qing dynasty. Though their delicate bodies seem to float in space, the furnishings are rendered with a mathematical perspective that may have been adapted from Western images collected in China during this period. Overall: 23 7/8 x 25 in. (60.6 x 63.5 cm)
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Adapted Books China Chinese Cultivation Dress Float Four Figures Furnishings Girl Late 18th Period Prepare Prepares Qing Dynasty Read Rendered Represent Scrolls Setting Silk Unidentified Artist Domestic Interior Hot Water Interior Scene
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is a captivating print that transports us to the late 18th or 19th century China. This exquisite artwork, created by an unidentified artist, showcases the elegance and refinement of traditional Chinese culture during the Qing dynasty. In this domestic interior setting, we witness two graceful women enjoying a serene moment as they sip tea at a bamboo table. Engrossed in their own world, they prepare to delve into the wisdom contained within two scrolls. Nearby, another figure stands amidst shelves filled with books and more scrolls, while a young girl attends to the task of preparing hot water. These four figures epitomize the ideals of virtuous womanhood cherished in Confucian philosophy. Their attire and demeanor exude sophistication and grace. It seems as if their delicate bodies are suspended in space, creating an ethereal atmosphere. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in every aspect of this composition. The furnishings are rendered with mathematical precision, possibly influenced by Western images that were circulating in China at that time. This mesmerizing print on silk measures approximately 23 7/8 x 25 inches (60.6 x 63.5 cm). It offers us a glimpse into a bygone era where tradition and refinement reigned supreme.
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