Court Ladies in the Imperial Palace

About this work

This painting shows a busy scene inside a grand palace with lots of buildings, gardens, and people in long robes. The colors are bright but muted—greens, blues, reds, and golds—with dark trees and rocky hills in the background. Some figures are standing near pavilions, others are walking in groups, and a few are on raised platforms. Notice how the artist used flat colors and simple shapes to fill the space, almost like a storybook illustration. The people look elegant but not overly detailed, and the buildings have curved roofs and ornate edges. If you like this style, look up The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like it.