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宋理宗坐像 軸, by court painter, unspecified, 1205

宋理宗坐像 軸

court painter

1205

unspecified

silk

From the collection of National Palace Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

宋理宗坐像 軸 is a 1205 unspecified by court painter, a Song Landscape work, held at National Palace Museum.

Who painted this?
court painter
When & what style?
1205 · Song Landscape
Where can I see it?
National Palace Museum

About this work

This portrait depicts a man seated on an ornate chair, dressed in traditional attire. He wears a red robe with orange accents and a black hat, and his hands are clasped together in front of him. The man's facial expression is serene, with a subtle hint of a smile. The background of the painting is a muted brown color, which complements the vibrant hues of the subject's clothing. The level of detail in the painting suggests a high level of skill on the part of the artist. To learn more about the techniques used in this portrait, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.

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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