Caption

The Ruler of the Three Offices, unknown author, nianhua New Year's picture, early 20th century China, Chinese culture; graphic print; height 24.5 cm, width 20.7 cm., A faded print on yellowed paper shows a central seated figure flanked by two seated figures, all wearing ornate robes and headdresses, with rounded halos behind their heads; the central figure has a prominent beard and an elaborate headdress, and the side figures have braided hair and facial hair; curved lines and patterned details decorate the robes and armrests, and a small stylized creature appears near the bottom; the visible colors are yellow, black, gray, and a small area of red.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A20_124

License type

Rights managed

Available size

46.3Mb (4.9Mb) / 12.3in x 14.7in / 3679 x 4401 (300dpi)

Keywords

Ruler Three Offices unknown author nianhua New Year's picture early 20th century China Chinese culture graphic print height 24.5 cm width 20.7 cm faded print yellowed paper central seated figure flanked two seated figures wearing ornate robes headdresses rounded halos heads central figure prominent beard elaborate headdress side figures braided hair facial hair curved lines patterned details decorate robes armrests small stylized creature near bottom visible colors yellow black gray small area red.