Caption

Menshen Gate Guardian, graphic artist Obrebska-Jablonska, Antonina (1901–1994); Jablonski, Witold (1901–1957). Chinese nianhua (New Year's picture) depicting a figure in a military official's outfit. Early 20th century, Jiajiang. Graphic print; height 26.0 cm, width 16.0 cm.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A40_299

License type

Rights managed

Available size

47.4Mb (6.7Mb) / 10.1in x 18.3in / 3017 x 5496 (300dpi)

Keywords

Menshen Gate Guardian graphic artist Obrebska-Jablonska Antonina 1901–1994 Jablonski Witold 1901–1957 Chinese nianhua New Year's picture depicting figure military official's outfit Early 20th century Jiajiang Graphic print height 26.0 cm width 16.0 cm vertical black- -white ink drawing robed figure wearing dark hat long decorative ribbon prominent moustache expressive eyes layered patterned garment beaded necklaces circular ornaments figure holds small bird near chest decorated sleeve flared skirt bold diagonal vertical stripes stands pale background slightly textured edges showing faint stains smudges cream beige tones.