Caption

Earth Deity, unknown author, Chinese, nianhua New Year's picture, early 20th century, Beijing; graphic print; height 36.0 cm, width 28.5 cm., An aged paper print shows a central seated figure with a large hat, mustache, and beard, flanked by several attendants; the central figure has a broad robe with patterned lines and a layered collar, and a low table with ritual objects sits in front. The attendants vary in appearance, with one wearing a patterned garment and another with a headpiece; faces are rendered with calm expressions and stylized features. The composition is framed by curtain-like drapery at the top and decorative borders. Visible colors include beige and tan from the aged paper, black from the printed lines, and a small area of muted red near the top, with areas of wear and peeling revealing lighter cream tones and some white patches.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A20_259

License type

Rights managed

Available size

45.2Mb (3.1Mb) / 11.8in x 14.9in / 3529 x 4475 (300dpi)

Keywords

Earth Deity unknown author Chinese nianhua New Year's picture early 20th century Beijing graphic print height 36.0 cm width 28.5 cm aged paper print central seated figure large hat mustache beard flanked several attendants central figure broad robe patterned lines layered collar low table ritual objects sits front attendants vary appearance wearing patterned garment another headpiece faces rendered calm expressions stylized features composition framed curtain- drapery top decorative borders Visible colors include beige tan aged paper black printed lines small area muted red near areas wear peeling revealing lighter cream tones white patches.