Caption

Goddess — guardian of the birth of a child; nianhua New Year's picture, early 20th century, Chinese, Beijing; graphic print; height 23.2 cm, width 22.0 cm; protective deities iconography., The image shows a stylized central figure with a rounded face and calm expression, flanked by smaller attendant figures on both sides; the central figure wears layered robes and a decorative headpiece, and there is a group of ornamental patterns and drapery behind and around the figures. The visible colors include yellow, pink, red, purple, green, black, and cream, with black linework defining faces, clothing, and decorative details, and areas of colored wash applied over the drawn lines.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A20_221

License type

Rights managed

Available size

42.3Mb (4.0Mb) / 12.5in x 13.2in / 3744 x 3951 (300dpi)

Keywords

Goddess guardian birth child nianhua New Year's picture early 20th century Chinese Beijing graphic print height 23.2 cm width 22.0 cm protective deities iconography image stylized central figure rounded face calm expression flanked smaller attendant figures sides central figure wears layered robes decorative headpiece group ornamental patterns drapery figures visible colors include yellow pink red purple green black cream black linework defining faces clothing decorative details areas colored wash applied drawn lines.