J-30-0058
Large Chinese Qing Jiaqing Era Painting on Silk, Imperial Court Scene
$3,500.00
DETAILS
An antique Chinese painting on a silk ground decorated with an elaborate courtyard scene with many groups of figures interacting. The emperor appears at the top surrounded by courtesans. The scene may depict the Dream of the Red Chamber (Story of the Stone) from a classic 18th century novel by Chinese author Cao Xueqin.
STYLE
MEDIUM
Painting on silk
FRAMING
Framed
PLACE OF ORIGIN
China | East Asia
MARKS
Inscription (upper left).
PERIOD
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) | Jiaqing Era (1796-1821) ) | Early 19th century
DATE
Dated 1817
DIMENSIONS
Width 42.5 Depth 1 Height 74 inches
Sight: Width 40 Height 71.5 inches
