Caption

Goddess - guardian of good eyesight; nianhua New Year's picture, Chinese, early 20th century, Beijing; graphic print; height 30.0 cm, width 24.8 cm; protective deities iconography;, A central large figure with a calm facial expression sits flanked by a group of smaller figures, all drawn with black outline strokes on a pale beige paper. The central figure wears ornate headgear and layered clothing, and a few decorative elements hang beside the head. Several attendants stand on either side with distinct facial features and hair styles. In front of the central figure is a low table holding a small vessel and a few ritual objects rendered in black. Background areas show blocks and washes of color including yellow, pink, purple, green, and red, with linear decorative patterns near the top. The overall composition is framed by a narrow border and the edges of the paper show slight wear and discoloration.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A20_225

License type

Rights managed

Available size

47.5Mb (4.9Mb) / 12.5in x 14.8in / 3744 x 4437 (300dpi)

Keywords

Goddess - guardian good eyesight nianhua New Year's picture Chinese early 20th century Beijing graphic print height 30.0 cm width 24.8 cm protective deities iconography central large figure calm facial expression sits flanked group smaller figures drawn black outline strokes pale beige paper central figure wears ornate headgear layered clothing decorative elements hang beside head Several attendants stand side distinct facial features hair styles front central figure low table holding small vessel ritual objects rendered black Background areas blocks washes color yellow pink purple green red linear decorative patterns near top composition framed narrow border edges paper slight wear discoloration.