The Imperial Lying-In
1804
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1804
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
This painting is a large, brown scroll with a long, thin strip of fabric hanging from the top. The fabric is attached to the scroll by two thin strips of material. The scroll has a large, rectangular section in the center that is painted with a colorful scene. The scene depicts many people sitting on the floor in rows, with some standing in the background. The people are all wearing traditional clothing and are engaged in various activities. The painting is held at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston.
