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宋高宗后坐像 軸, by court painter, unspecified, 1142

宋高宗后坐像 軸

court painter

1142

unspecified

silk

From the collection of National Palace Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

宋高宗后坐像 軸 is a 1142 unspecified by court painter, a Byzantine icon painting work, held at National Palace Museum.

Who painted this?
court painter
When & what style?
1142 · Byzantine icon painting
Where can I see it?
National Palace Museum

About this work

This portrait painting depicts a woman sitting on a chair, wearing a blue robe with red trim and a large headdress. The woman's face is blurred, and she is surrounded by a yellow border. The painting is rendered in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the woman's clothing and accessories. The use of silk as the medium adds a sense of luxury and elegance to the overall effect. For more information on this style of portrait, you might want to look up the artist, court painter.

About the artist

Artist

court painter

They spent their life painting emperors and empresses on silk scrolls that were rolled up and stored in palace closets.

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