Eine Szene aus einem historischen Stück auf der chinesischen Bühne

Britische Grafik 1790–1796, 1795

This is a painting depicting a ceremonial scene in traditional East Asian clothing. One figure is bowing deeply on the ground, while another elaborately dressed figure stands nearby. A procession of figures carrying banners and musical instruments adds to the ceremonial atmosphere. Architectural features, decorative elements, lanterns, and columns suggest a grand hall or temple setting. A smoke-emitting vessel on the right suggests ritualistic undertones. This is a piece inspired by 18th-century Chinese art, likely portraying a scene rich in cultural symbolism and hierarchical gestures.
Künstler
Britische Grafik 1790–1796
Datierung
1795
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
Aquarell über Grafit auf Velinpapier
Maße
23,6 × 35 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a painting depicting a ceremonial scene in traditional East Asian clothing. One figure is bowing deeply on the ground, while another elaborately dressed figure stands nearby. A procession of figures carrying banners and musical instruments adds to the ceremonial atmosphere. Architectural features, decorative elements, lanterns, and columns suggest a grand hall or temple setting. A smoke-emitting vessel on the right suggests ritualistic undertones. This is a piece inspired by 18th-century Chinese art, likely portraying a scene rich in cultural symbolism and hierarchical gestures.

Britische Grafik 1790–1796