Historical scene in the convention of classical opera; unknown creator; Chinese; nianhua New Year's picture, early 20th century, China; graphic print; height 48.0 cm, width 33.0 cm., A vertical illustration showing a group of stylized figures arranged in two horizontal tiers, each wearing flowing garments and headpieces. The upper tier has three figures: one in a yellow robe with long yellow ornamental extensions on the head and a long white beard, one in a darker robe with layered sleeves and a black hat, and one in a teal robe holding a yellow banner. Above them are swirling decorative cloud-like shapes in yellow, purple, teal, and green. The lower tier shows a figure with a dark top and pink pants holding a long blade, a central figure in a patterned yellow robe holding an object aloft, and two figures on the right in pink and teal garments, one holding a long slender object. The palette includes yellow, purple, teal, pink, black, and green on an off-white background, with visible p...
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Historical scene in the convention of classical opera; unknown creator; Chinese; nianhua New Year's picture, early 20th century, China; graphic print; height 48.0 cm, width 33.0 cm., A vertical illustration showing a group of stylized figures arranged in two horizontal tiers, each wearing flowing garments and headpieces. The upper tier has three figures: one in a yellow robe with long yellow ornamental extensions on the head and a long white beard, one in a darker robe with layered sleeves and a black hat, and one in a teal robe holding a yellow banner. Above them are swirling decorative cloud-like shapes in yellow, purple, teal, and green. The lower tier shows a figure with a dark top and pink pants holding a long blade, a central figure in a patterned yellow robe holding an object aloft, and two figures on the right in pink and teal garments, one holding a long slender object. The palette includes yellow, purple, teal, pink, black, and green on an off-white background, with visible patterned details on many robes and scattered decorative elements along the edges.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A20_092

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43.8Mb (4.5Mb) / 11.0in x 15.5in / 3287 x 4653 (300dpi)

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Historical scene convention classical opera unknown creator Chinese nianhua New Year's picture early 20th century China graphic print height 48.0 cm width 33.0 cm vertical illustration showing group stylized figures arranged two horizontal tiers wearing flowing garments headpieces upper tier three figures yellow robe long yellow ornamental extensions head long white beard darker robe layered sleeves black hat teal robe holding yellow banner them swirling decorative cloud- shapes yellow purple teal green lower tier figure dark top pink pants holding long blade central figure patterned yellow robe holding object aloft two figures right pink teal garments holding long slender object palette includes black off-white background visible patterned details robes scattered decorative elements edges.

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