Caption

Apsaras among flowers; graphic print by Antonina Obrebska-Jablonska (1901–1994) and Witold Jablonski (1901–1957); decoration of the top of a rock niche; early 20th century, China; Chinese art; subjects: Chinese Buddhism, Buddhist art, goddesses (apsaras), dragons, lotuses, geometric ornament; medium: graphic print; dimensions: height 55.0 cm, width 135.0 cm

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A40_280

License type

Rights managed

Available size

45.4Mb (6.9Mb) / 20.0in x 8.8in / 6000 x 2647 (300dpi)

Keywords

Apsaras flowers graphic print Antonina Obrebska-Jablonska 1901–1994 Witold Jablonski 1901–1957 decoration top rock niche early 20th century China Chinese art subjects Chinese Buddhism Buddhist art goddesses apsaras dragons lotuses geometric ornament medium dimensions height 55.0 cm width 135.0 cm image wide horizontal sheet monochrome rubbing black ink white paper gray background rubbing displays repeating geometric motifs row triangular shapes alternating circular-topped stalks narrow horizontal band small oval elements followed beneath inverted triangular pendants ending teardrop forms bands larger decorative frieze featuring flowing vegetal foliate scrollwork stylized leaves curved tendrils interspersed small animal- figures ornamental flourishes lower left corner denser cluster swirling arabesque patterns stylized creature lower right partially rubbed circular medallion area textured markings visible colors black white surrounding gray.