Caption

Goddess — Protector of those suffering from measles and smallpox; nianhua New Year picture, graphic print, early 20th century, Chinese Beijing; height 25.0 cm, width 22.3 cm., A central seated figure with a calm facial expression is framed by a decorative arch and flanked by several attendants; the central figure has a rounded face with closed eyes and wears ornate headgear and layered garments, with visible jewelry or adornments at the neck. Surrounding the main figure are a few attendants with varied facial hair and hairstyles, positioned on both sides and partly behind curtains. In front of the central figure is a low table or platform holding ritual vessels and objects. The composition uses muted cream as a background with prominent washes of pink and yellow over the figures, along with accents of turquoise and darker inked outlines and details. The image shows folds and paper texture and has a narrow colored band along the top.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A20_230

License type

Rights managed

Available size

42.1Mb (3.1Mb) / 12.0in x 13.6in / 3609 x 4081 (300dpi)

Keywords

Goddess Protector suffering measles smallpox nianhua New Year picture graphic print early 20th century Chinese Beijing height 25.0 cm width 22.3 cm central seated figure calm facial expression framed decorative arch flanked several attendants central figure rounded face closed eyes wears ornate headgear layered garments visible jewelry adornments neck Surrounding main figure attendants varied facial hair hairstyles positioned sides partly curtains front low table platform holding ritual vessels objects composition uses muted cream background prominent washes pink yellow figures accents turquoise darker inked outlines details image folds paper texture narrow colored band top.