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明代帝后半身像册(二)-孝洁肃皇后, by Unknown, unspecified, 1850

明代帝后半身像册(二)-孝洁肃皇后

Unknown

1850

unspecified

From the collection of National Palace Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

明代帝后半身像册(二)-孝洁肃皇后 is a 1850 unspecified by Unknown, held at National Palace Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
National Palace Museum

About this work

This portrait painting depicts a man with a serious expression, facing forward. He is adorned with a large, ornate headdress and earrings, and wears a yellow robe with intricate black and gold designs. The headdress features a variety of colorful stones and pearls, while the earrings are long and dangling. The man's attire is formal and regal, suggesting a high social status. The painting is held at the National Palace Museum. For more information on this style of portrait, look up the technique of sfumato.

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