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A Newly-Cut Print of Illustrations from The Classic of Mountains and Seas
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In the 1600s, printing flourished in such Jiangnan cities as Nanjing, Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Huizhou, evolving from privately enjoyed illustrated books printed in color to more commercialized single-sheet color prints that were hung on walls and became part of the rich urban visual culture.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Jiaqing period (1796–1820) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1796–1820 |
| Culture / Origin | China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Jiaqing period (1796–1820) |
| Medium | Polychrome woodblock print; ink and color on paper |
| Dimensions | Print only: 33.5 x 46.6 cm (13 3/16 x 18 3/8 in.); Overall: 49.7 x 79.8 cm (19 9/16 x 31 7/16 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type |
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